Moon Phase Today in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada

Q: What is the moon phase today in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada?

Today's moon phase in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada (May 19, 2026) is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated. The moon is 3.1 days old in its 29.5-day cycle.

Q: What time does the moon rise and set in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada today?

In North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada today, moonrise is at 07:37 and moonset is at 00:08. The moon reaches its highest point (transit) at 16:26.

Q: When is the next full moon in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada?

The next full moon in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada is on Sunday, May 31, 2026, which is 11 days away. Full moon time: 01:46.

Q: When is the next new moon in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada?

The next new moon in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada is on Monday, June 15, 2026. New moon time: 19:55.

Q: How far is the moon from North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada today?

The moon is 363,001 km from North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada 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 North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada tonight?

The moon is currently above the horizon in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada. Moonrise: 07:37, Moonset: 00:08. Current illumination is 14.2%.

Q: What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada?

The moon's angular diameter as seen from North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada today is 32.92 arcminutes. The average is 31.1 arcminutes. Being near perigee, the moon appears larger than average.

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14.2%illuminated

🌙Moonrise07:37

⬆Transit16:26

🌑Moonset00:08

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🌑 New🌓 1st Qtr🌕 Full🌗 Last Qtr🌑 New

Day 3.1 of 29.5 · 10.5% through lunar cycle

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

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Phase🌒 Waxing Crescent

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Illumination14.2%

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Moon Age3.11 days

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Distance363,001 kmPerigee (closest)

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Angular Size32.92′ arcmin

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Position 66.8° alt · 159.2° az

Upcoming Moon PhasesNorth Cowichan

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First Quarter

Sat, May 23

04:02

in 4 days

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Full Moon

Sun, May 31

01:46

in 11 days

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Last Quarter

Mon, Jun 8

03:11

in 19 days

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New Moon

Mon, Jun 15

19:55

in 26 days

May 2026 Moon Phase CalendarNorth Cowichan

← Apr Full Calendar Jun →

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

🌔

99.8%

🌕

98.8%

🌖

95.9%

🌖

91.4%

🌖

85.5%

🌖

78.2%

🌖

69.9%

🌖

60.7%

🌗

50.9%

🌘

40.8%

🌘

30.8%

🌘

21.3%

🌘

12.9%

🌘

6.2%

🌘

1.8%

🌑

0.2%

🌒

1.6%

🌒

12.9%

🌒

21.8%

🌒

31.9%

🌒

42.7%

🌒

53.5%

🌓

63.8%

🌔

73.2%

🌔

81.6%

🌔

88.5%

🌔

93.9%

🌔

97.6%

🌔

99.5%

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99.7%

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

Lunar Distance & PositionMay 19, 2026

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Distance from Earth

363,001 km

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Perigee 356,500Apogee 406,700 km

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Angular Diameter

32.92′

arcminutes (avg 31.1′)

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Current Position

66.8° altitude

159.2° azimuth · Above horizon

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vs Average

-21,399 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 DatesNorth Cowichan

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 8
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

05:28 AM – 06:15 AM

Warm low-angle morning light

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Golden Hour PM

08:07 PM – 08:54 PM

Warm low-angle evening light

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Moonrise

07:37

Moon photography opportunity

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Best for Stargazing

Tonight · 14.2% moon

Dark skies — excellent visibility

Moon Phase — 3 Day ComparisonNorth Cowichan

Yesterday

Mon, May 18

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Waxing Crescent

6% illuminated

🌙 Rise06:26

🌑 Set00:08

📅 Age2 days

Today

Tue, May 19

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Waxing Crescent

14.2% illuminated

🌙 Rise07:37

🌑 Set00:08

📅 Age3.1 days

+8.2% vs prev day

Tomorrow

Wed, May 20

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Waxing Crescent

21.8% illuminated

🌙 Rise08:59

🌑 Set00:58

📅 Age4 days

+7.6% vs prev day

📍 Location Map

Frequently Asked QuestionsMoon phase — North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada

🌙What is the moon phase today in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada?

🌙What time does the moon rise and set in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada today?

🌙When is the next full moon in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada?

🌙When is the next new moon in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada?

🌙How far is the moon from North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada today?

🌙Is the moon visible in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada tonight?

🌙What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada?

Moon Phase in Nearby CitiesCanada

City	Phase	Illumination	Moonrise	Moonset
🇨🇦 Westholme, British Columbia	🌒 Waxing Crescent	14.2%	07:37	00:09
🇨🇦 Crofton, British Columbia	🌒 Waxing Crescent	14.2%	07:37	00:09
🇨🇦 Somenos, British Columbia	🌒 Waxing Crescent	14.2%	07:37	00:09
🇨🇦 Maple Bay, British Columbia	🌒 Waxing Crescent	14.2%	07:37	00:08
🇨🇦 Duncan, British Columbia	🌒 Waxing Crescent	14.2%	07:37	00:08