Moon Rise & Set Calculator
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Moonrise and moonset times for your date and coordinates — astronomy-engine rise/set with local mean time at your longitude.
Birth data
Date and location for approximate moon rise and set times.
Moon Rise & Set Calculator
23:54 (approx.)
- Moonrise (approx.)
- 23:54 (approx.)
- Moonset (approx.)
- 11:28 (approx.)
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Moonrise and moonset times
Moonrise and moonset depend on your latitude, longitude, date, and the moon’s position along its orbit. Unlike the sun, the moon can rise and set at any hour and may not appear on every calendar day at high latitudes.
This calculator uses astronomy-engine to search for the next moonrise and moonset after your chosen date at the given coordinates. Times are shown in local mean solar time for your longitude — approximate, without daylight saving or atmospheric refraction refinements.
Example: at mid-latitudes the moon often rises roughly 50 minutes later each day, but that drift varies through the month. Always verify critical plans — photography, boating, or events — with a local almanac or planetarium app.
Official sources
Rates and formulas in this calculator reference the documentation below. Confirm current numbers on the source site before relying on them. Links do not imply endorsement by those organizations of Calcometry or this tool.
Common questions
Why are times marked approximate?
Precise rise/set needs horizon altitude, atmospheric refraction, and lunar parallax. This tool uses ephemeris search with local mean time — close for planning, not observatory-grade.
Does the moon always rise at night?
No. The moon can rise or set during daylight. Phase and location together determine whether the moon is above the horizon after sunset.