Moon Phase & Moonrise Today in La Vache, Occitanie, France

Q: What is the moon phase today in La Vache, Occitanie, France?

Today's moon phase in La Vache, Occitanie, France (May 5, 2026) is Waning Gibbous, 86% illuminated. The moon is 18.3 days old in its 29.5-day cycle.

Q: What time does the moon rise and set in La Vache, Occitanie, France today?

In La Vache, Occitanie, France today, moonrise is at 00:18 and moonset is at 08:30. The moon reaches its highest point (transit) at 05:16.

Q: When is the next full moon in La Vache, Occitanie, France?

The next full moon in La Vache, Occitanie, France is on Sunday, May 31, 2026, which is 26 days away. Full moon time: 10:46.

Q: When is the next new moon in La Vache, Occitanie, France?

The next new moon in La Vache, Occitanie, France is on Saturday, May 16, 2026. New moon time: 22:02.

Q: How far is the moon from La Vache, Occitanie, France today?

The moon is 405,533 km from La Vache, Occitanie, France today (Apogee (farthest)). The average Earth-Moon distance is 384,400 km. The moon is near apogee — farther and smaller than average (Micromoon).

Q: Is the moon visible in La Vache, Occitanie, France tonight?

The moon is currently below the horizon in La Vache, Occitanie, France. Moonrise: 00:18, Moonset: 08:30. Current illumination is 85.7%.

Q: What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from La Vache, Occitanie, France?

The moon's angular diameter as seen from La Vache, Occitanie, France today is 29.47 arcminutes. The average is 31.1 arcminutes. Being near apogee, the moon appears smaller than average.

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85.7%illuminated

🌙Moonrise00:18

⬆Transit05:16

🌑Moonset08:30

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🌑 New🌓 1st Qtr🌕 Full🌗 Last Qtr🌑 New

Day 18.3 of 29.5 · 61.9% through lunar cycle

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

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Phase🌖 Waning Gibbous

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Illumination85.7%

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Moon Age18.27 days

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Distance405,533 kmApogee (farthest)

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Angular Size29.47′ arcmin

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Position -47.8° alt · 85.2° az

Upcoming Moon PhasesLa Vache

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Last Quarter

Sat, May 9

23:20

in 4 days

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New Moon

Sat, May 16

22:02

in 11 days

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First Quarter

Sat, May 23

13:02

in 18 days

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Full Moon

Sun, May 31

10:46

in 26 days

May 2026 Moon Phase CalendarLa Vache

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Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

🌔

99.8%

🌕

99.4%

🌖

97.2%

🌖

93.3%

🌖

87.9%

🌖

81.1%

🌖

73.1%

🌖

64.2%

🌖

54.6%

🌘

44.6%

🌘

34.5%

🌘

24.8%

🌘

15.9%

🌘

8.5%

🌘

3.1%

🌑

0.4%

🌑

0.7%

🌒

10%

🌒

18.2%

🌒

28%

🌒

38.6%

🌒

49.5%

🌓

60%

🌔

69.8%

🌔

78.6%

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86.1%

🌔

92%

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96.4%

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99%

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99.8%

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

Lunar Distance & PositionMay 5, 2026

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Distance from Earth

405,533 km

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Perigee 356,500Apogee 406,700 km

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Angular Diameter

29.47′

arcminutes (avg 31.1′)

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Current Position

-47.8° altitude

85.2° azimuth · Below horizon

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vs Average

+21,133 km

Apogee (farthest)

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Micromoon

The Moon is near apogee — smaller than average. Great night for stargazing!

2026 Full Moon & New Moon DatesLa Vache

Month	🌕 Full Moon	🌑 New Moon
Jan	Feb 1	Jan 18
Feb	Mar 3	Feb 17
Mar	Apr 2	Mar 19
Apr	May 1	Apr 17
May Current	May 31	May 16
Jun	Jun 30	Jul 14
Jul	Jul 29	Aug 12
Aug	Aug 28	Sep 11
Sep	Sep 26	Oct 10
Oct	Oct 26	Nov 9
Nov	Nov 24	Dec 9
Dec	Dec 24	Jan 7

View full 2026 lunar calendar →

Photography WindowsGolden hour & moonrise overlap

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Golden Hour AM

06:41 AM – 07:21 AM

Warm low-angle morning light

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Golden Hour PM

08:20 PM – 09:00 PM

Warm low-angle evening light

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Moonrise

00:18

Moon photography opportunity

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Best for Stargazing

Near new moon (11 days)

Bright moon limits stargazing

Moon Phase — 3 Day ComparisonLa Vache

Yesterday

Mon, May 4

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Waning Gibbous

93.3% illuminated

🌙 Rise00:18

🌑 Set07:45

📅 Age16.9 days

Today

Tue, May 5

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Waning Gibbous

85.7% illuminated

🌙 Rise00:18

🌑 Set08:30

📅 Age18.3 days

-7.6% vs prev day

Tomorrow

Wed, May 6

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Waning Gibbous

81.1% illuminated

🌙 Rise01:10

🌑 Set09:24

📅 Age18.9 days

-4.6% vs prev day

📍 Location Map

Frequently Asked QuestionsMoon phase — La Vache, Occitanie, France

🌙What is the moon phase today in La Vache, Occitanie, France?

🌙What time does the moon rise and set in La Vache, Occitanie, France today?

🌙When is the next full moon in La Vache, Occitanie, France?

🌙When is the next new moon in La Vache, Occitanie, France?

🌙How far is the moon from La Vache, Occitanie, France today?

🌙Is the moon visible in La Vache, Occitanie, France tonight?

🌙What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from La Vache, Occitanie, France?

Moon Phase in Nearby CitiesFrance

City	Phase	Illumination	Moonrise	Moonset
🇫🇷 La Salade, Occitanie	🌖 Waning Gibbous	85.7%	00:18	08:30
🇫🇷 Nègreneys, Occitanie	🌖 Waning Gibbous	85.7%	00:18	08:30
🇫🇷 Arnaud Bernard, Occitanie	🌖 Waning Gibbous	85.7%	00:18	08:30
🇫🇷 Matabiau, Occitanie	🌖 Waning Gibbous	85.7%	00:18	08:30
🇫🇷 Les Ponts Jumeaux, Occitanie	🌖 Waning Gibbous	85.7%	00:18	08:30