Moonrise and moonset time in Aracati today
Calculated for at -4.5617, -37.7697 using America/Fortaleza.
Today's result
Moonrise in Aracati today is 6:15 PM, and moonset is 5:44 AM in local time. The Moon is a Waning Gibbous and is about 99% illuminated.

Waning Gibbous
99% of the lunar disk is illuminated. Lunar age is 15.8 days.
Open full moon-phase page7-day schedule for Aracati
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:15 PM | 5:44 AM | Waning Gibbous | 99% | |
| 7:08 PM | 6:30 AM | Waning Gibbous | 96% | |
| 8:04 PM | 7:21 AM | Waning Gibbous | 90% | |
| 9:05 PM | 8:16 AM | Waning Gibbous | 83% | |
| 10:07 PM | 9:15 AM | Waning Gibbous | 74% | |
| 11:10 PM | 10:17 AM | Waning Gibbous | 64% | |
| Not visible today | 11:20 AM | Last Quarter | 54% |
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 Aracati
What time is moonrise in Aracati today?
Today's calculated moonrise in Aracati is 6:15 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Aracati today?
Today's calculated moonset in Aracati is 5:44 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Aracati today?
The current phase is Waning Gibbous, approximately 99% 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.