When Does the Moon Set?
Know exactly when the moon disappears below your horizon
Precise moonset times calculated for any location on Earth, down to the minute. Using advanced astronomical algorithms based on Jean Meeus' celestial mechanics.
Moon Set Calculator
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Understanding the Moon
Why Moon Times Change
The moon rises and sets about 50 minutes later each day because it orbits Earth in the same direction Earth rotates, requiring our planet to turn a bit extra to "catch up" to the moon's new position.
Learn more →Moon Phases Explained
From New Moon to Full Moon and back, the lunar cycle takes 29.5 days. Each phase changes the moon's visibility, rise times, and the amount of moonlight illuminating the night sky.
Learn more →The Moon & Tides
The moon's gravitational pull creates tidal bulges in Earth's oceans, causing two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes. Moonrise and moonset align closely with tidal patterns.
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