Moon Phase Today in Decatur, Illinois, United States

Q: What is the moon phase today in Decatur, Illinois, United States?

Today's moon phase in Decatur, Illinois, United States (May 1, 2026) is Waxing Gibbous, 100% illuminated. The moon is 14.2 days old in its 29.5-day cycle.

Q: What time does the moon rise and set in Decatur, Illinois, United States today?

In Decatur, Illinois, United States today, moonrise is at 20:16 and moonset is at 05:29. The moon reaches its highest point (transit) at 00:18.

Q: When is the next full moon in Decatur, Illinois, United States?

The next full moon in Decatur, Illinois, United States is on Friday, May 1, 2026 (today!) Full moon time: 12:23.

Q: When is the next new moon in Decatur, Illinois, United States?

The next new moon in Decatur, Illinois, United States is on Saturday, May 16, 2026. New moon time: 15:02.

Q: How far is the moon from Decatur, Illinois, United States today?

The moon is 401,976 km from Decatur, Illinois, United States today (Average distance). The average Earth-Moon distance is 384,400 km.

Q: Is the moon visible in Decatur, Illinois, United States tonight?

The moon is currently below the horizon in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Moonrise: 20:16, Moonset: 05:29. At 99.8% illumination, the moon will be very bright tonight.

Q: What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Decatur, Illinois, United States?

The moon's angular diameter as seen from Decatur, Illinois, United States today is 29.73 arcminutes. The average is 31.1 arcminutes.

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99.8%illuminated

🌙Moonrise20:16

⬆Transit00:18

🌑Moonset05:29

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🌑 New🌓 1st Qtr🌕 Full🌗 Last Qtr🌑 New

Day 14.2 of 29.5 · 48.2% through lunar cycle

🌅Sunrise & Sunset→🕌Prayer Times→🕐Current Time→

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Phase🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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Illumination99.8%

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Moon Age14.22 days

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Distance401,976 kmAverage distance

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Angular Size29.73′ arcmin

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Position -67.9° alt · 334.1° az

Upcoming Moon PhasesDecatur

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Full Moon

Fri, May 1

12:23

Today

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Last Quarter

Sat, May 9

16:20

in 8 days

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New Moon

Sat, May 16

15:02

in 15 days

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First Quarter

Sat, May 23

06:02

in 22 days

May 2026 Moon Phase CalendarDecatur

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Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

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99.8%

🌕

98.9%

🌖

96.2%

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91.9%

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86%

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78.9%

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70.6%

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61.5%

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51.8%

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41.7%

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31.6%

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22.1%

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13.6%

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6.7%

🌘

2.1%

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0.2%

🌒

1.4%

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5.5%

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12.2%

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21%

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31%

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41.8%

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52.6%

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62.9%

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72.5%

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80.9%

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88%

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93.5%

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97.3%

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99.4%

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99.7%

🌑 New 🌒 Waxing Crescent 🌓 First Quarter 🌔 Waxing Gibbous 🌕 Full 🌖 Waning Gibbous 🌗 Last Quarter 🌘 Waning Crescent

Lunar Distance & PositionMay 1, 2026

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Distance from Earth

401,976 km

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Perigee 356,500Apogee 406,700 km

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Angular Diameter

29.73′

arcminutes (avg 31.1′)

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Current Position

-67.9° altitude

334.1° azimuth · Below horizon

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vs Average

+17,576 km

Average distance

2026 Full Moon & New Moon DatesDecatur

Month	🌕 Full Moon	🌑 New Moon
Jan	Feb 1	Jan 18
Feb	Mar 3	Feb 17
Mar	Apr 1	Mar 18
Apr	May 1	Apr 17
May Current	May 31	May 16
Jun	Jun 29	Jul 14
Jul	Jul 29	Aug 12
Aug	Aug 27	Sep 10
Sep	Sep 26	Oct 10
Oct	Oct 25	Nov 9
Nov	Nov 24	Dec 8
Dec	Dec 23	Jan 7

View full 2026 lunar calendar →

Photography WindowsGolden hour & moonrise overlap

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Golden Hour AM

05:56 AM – 06:33 AM

Warm low-angle morning light

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Golden Hour PM

07:12 PM – 07:49 PM

Warm low-angle evening light

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Moonrise

20:16

Moon photography opportunity

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Best for Stargazing

Near new moon (15 days)

Bright moon limits stargazing

Moon Phase — 3 Day ComparisonDecatur

Yesterday

Thu, Apr 30

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Waxing Gibbous

98.9% illuminated

🌙 Rise19:12

🌑 Set05:04

📅 Age13.2 days

Today

Fri, May 1

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Waxing Gibbous

99.8% illuminated

🌙 Rise20:16

🌑 Set05:29

📅 Age14.2 days

+0.9% vs prev day

Tomorrow

Sat, May 2

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Full Moon

98.9% illuminated

🌙 Rise21:19

🌑 Set05:58

📅 Age15.2 days

-0.9% vs prev day

📍 Location Map

Frequently Asked QuestionsMoon phase — Decatur, Illinois, United States

🌙What is the moon phase today in Decatur, Illinois, United States?

🌙What time does the moon rise and set in Decatur, Illinois, United States today?

🌙When is the next full moon in Decatur, Illinois, United States?

🌙When is the next new moon in Decatur, Illinois, United States?

🌙How far is the moon from Decatur, Illinois, United States today?

🌙Is the moon visible in Decatur, Illinois, United States tonight?

🌙What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Decatur, Illinois, United States?

Moon Phase in Nearby CitiesUnited States

City	Phase	Illumination	Moonrise	Moonset
🇺🇸 Wyckles Corners, Illinois	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	99.8%	20:16	05:29
🇺🇸 Larkdale, Illinois	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	99.8%	20:16	05:29
🇺🇸 Wyckles, Illinois	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	99.8%	20:16	05:29
🇺🇸 Turpin, Illinois	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	99.8%	20:16	05:29
🇺🇸 Bulldog Crossing, Illinois	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	99.8%	20:16	05:30