Moon Phase & Moonrise Today in Houtao, Ningxia, China

Q: What is the moon phase today in Houtao, Ningxia, China?

Today's moon phase in Houtao, Ningxia, China (May 15, 2026) is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated. The moon is 28.1 days old in its 29.5-day cycle.

Q: What time does the moon rise and set in Houtao, Ningxia, China today?

In Houtao, Ningxia, China today, moonrise is at 04:17 and moonset is at 18:21. The moon reaches its highest point (transit) at 11:15.

Q: When is the next full moon in Houtao, Ningxia, China?

The next full moon in Houtao, Ningxia, China is on Sunday, May 31, 2026, which is 16 days away. Full moon time: 16:46.

Q: When is the next new moon in Houtao, Ningxia, China?

The next new moon in Houtao, Ningxia, China is on Saturday, May 16, 2026. New moon time: 04:02.

Q: How far is the moon from Houtao, Ningxia, China today?

The moon is 361,639 km from Houtao, Ningxia, China today (Perigee (closest)). The average Earth-Moon distance is 384,400 km. The moon is near perigee — closer and larger than average (Supermoon).

Q: Is the moon visible in Houtao, Ningxia, China tonight?

The moon is currently below the horizon in Houtao, Ningxia, China. Moonrise: 04:17, Moonset: 18:21. With only 2.4% illumination, the moon will be very faint tonight.

Q: What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Houtao, Ningxia, China?

The moon's angular diameter as seen from Houtao, Ningxia, China today is 33.04 arcminutes. The average is 31.1 arcminutes. Being near perigee, the moon appears larger than average.

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2.4%illuminated

🌙Moonrise04:17

⬆Transit11:15

🌑Moonset18:21

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🌑 New🌓 1st Qtr🌕 Full🌗 Last Qtr🌑 New

Day 28.1 of 29.5 · 95.2% through lunar cycle

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

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Phase🌘 Waning Crescent

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Illumination2.4%

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Moon Age28.12 days

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Distance361,639 kmPerigee (closest)

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Angular Size33.04′ arcmin

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Position -33.4° alt · 344.2° az

Upcoming Moon PhasesHoutao

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New Moon

Sat, May 16

04:02

in 1 day

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First Quarter

Sat, May 23

19:02

in 8 days

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Full Moon

Sun, May 31

16:46

in 16 days

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Last Quarter

Mon, Jun 8

18:11

in 24 days

May 2026 Moon Phase CalendarHoutao

← Apr Full Calendar Jun →

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

🌔

99.6%

🌔

99.6%

🌖

97.9%

🌖

94.4%

🌖

89.3%

🌖

82.9%

🌖

75.2%

🌖

66.5%

🌖

57.1%

🌗

47.2%

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37%

🌘

27.2%

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18%

🌘

10.2%

🌘

4.3%

🌘

0.9%

🌑

0.4%

🌒

2.9%

🌒

8.3%

🌒

16%

🌒

25.5%

🌒

35.9%

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46.8%

🌒

57.4%

🌔

67.4%

🌔

76.5%

🌔

84.3%

🌔

90.7%

🌔

95.5%

🌔

98.5%

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99.8%

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

Lunar Distance & PositionMay 15, 2026

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Distance from Earth

361,639 km

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Perigee 356,500Apogee 406,700 km

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Angular Diameter

33.04′

arcminutes (avg 31.1′)

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Current Position

-33.4° altitude

344.2° azimuth · Below horizon

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vs Average

-22,761 km

Perigee (closest)

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Supermoon!

The Moon is near perigee — up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a Micromoon.

2026 Full Moon & New Moon DatesHoutao

Month	🌕 Full Moon	🌑 New Moon
Jan	Feb 2	Jan 19
Feb	Mar 3	Feb 17
Mar	Apr 2	Mar 19
Apr	May 2	Apr 17
May Current	May 31	May 17
Jun	Jun 30	Jul 14
Jul	Jul 29	Aug 13
Aug	Aug 28	Sep 11
Sep	Sep 27	Oct 10
Oct	Oct 26	Nov 9
Nov	Nov 24	Dec 9
Dec	Dec 24	Jan 8

View full 2026 lunar calendar →

Photography WindowsGolden hour & moonrise overlap

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Golden Hour AM

05:50 AM – 06:27 AM

Warm low-angle morning light

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Golden Hour PM

07:21 PM – 07:57 PM

Warm low-angle evening light

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Moonrise

04:17

Moon photography opportunity

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Best for Stargazing

Tonight · 2.4% moon

Dark skies — excellent visibility

Moon Phase — 3 Day ComparisonHoutao

Yesterday

Thu, May 14

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Waning Crescent

10.2% illuminated

🌙 Rise03:47

🌑 Set17:07

📅 Age26.7 days

Today

Fri, May 15

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Waning Crescent

2.4% illuminated

🌙 Rise04:17

🌑 Set18:21

📅 Age28.1 days

-7.8% vs prev day

Tomorrow

Sat, May 16

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Waning Crescent

0.9% illuminated

🌙 Rise04:52

🌑 Set19:39

📅 Age28.7 days

-1.5% vs prev day

📍 Location Map

Frequently Asked QuestionsMoon phase — Houtao, Ningxia, China

🌙What is the moon phase today in Houtao, Ningxia, China?

🌙What time does the moon rise and set in Houtao, Ningxia, China today?

🌙When is the next full moon in Houtao, Ningxia, China?

🌙When is the next new moon in Houtao, Ningxia, China?

🌙How far is the moon from Houtao, Ningxia, China today?

🌙Is the moon visible in Houtao, Ningxia, China tonight?

🌙What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Houtao, Ningxia, China?

Moon Phase in Nearby CitiesChina

City	Phase	Illumination	Moonrise	Moonset
🇨🇳 Xiaohaozichuan, Ningxia	🌘 Waning Crescent	2.4%	04:17	18:21
🇨🇳 Duanjia Taozi, Ningxia	🌘 Waning Crescent	2.4%	04:17	18:22
🇨🇳 Daijia Naozi, Ningxia	🌘 Waning Crescent	2.4%	04:17	18:22
🇨🇳 Caijia Buzi, Ningxia	🌘 Waning Crescent	2.4%	04:17	18:21
🇨🇳 Zhoutao, Ningxia	🌘 Waning Crescent	2.4%	04:17	18:22