Moonrise and moonset time in London today
Calculated for at 51.5074, -0.1278 using Europe/London.
Today's result
Moonrise in London today is 1:18 PM, and moonset is 8:41 PM in local time. The Moon is a Waxing Crescent and is about 22% illuminated.
Waxing Crescent
22% of the lunar disk is illuminated. Lunar age is 4.6 days.
Open full moon-phase page7-day schedule for London
Every row is calculated independently for the local date and IANA time zone. Horizon values are estimates, not official observatory measurements.
| Local date | Moonrise | Moonset | Phase | Illumination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:18 PM | 8:41 PM | Waxing Crescent | 22% | |
| 2:27 PM | 9:15 PM | Waxing Crescent | 32% | |
| 3:27 PM | 10:01 PM | First Quarter | 42% | |
| 4:15 PM | 11:00 PM | First Quarter | 52% | |
| 4:50 PM | Not visible today | Waxing Gibbous | 63% | |
| 5:16 PM | 12:08 AM | Waxing Gibbous | 73% | |
| 5:35 PM | 1:22 AM | Waxing Gibbous | 82% |
Location-based sky times
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset depend on latitude, longitude, date and local time-zone rules. Terrain, buildings, observer elevation and atmospheric refraction can move the visible horizon crossing by several minutes. Moon illumination and lunar age describe the phase at the calculated local date.
Moonrise and moonset questions for London
What time is moonrise in London today?
Today's calculated moonrise in London is 1:18 PM local time.
What time is moonset in London today?
Today's calculated moonset in London is 8:41 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in London today?
The current phase is Waxing Crescent, approximately 22% illuminated.
Why can moonrise be missing on a calendar date?
The Moon can rise shortly before or after the selected local date, so some local dates have no horizon crossing even though the Moon may be visible for part of the night.
