Moon Phase Today in Preston Heights, Illinois, United States

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

Today's moon phase in Preston Heights, Illinois, United States (April 27, 2026) is Waxing Gibbous, 84% illuminated. The moon is 10.1 days old in its 29.5-day cycle.

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

In Preston Heights, Illinois, United States today, moonrise is at 15:59 and moonset is at 03:56. The moon reaches its highest point (transit) at 22:12.

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

The next full moon in Preston Heights, Illinois, United States is on Friday, May 1, 2026, which is 4 days away. Full moon time: 12:23.

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

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

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

The moon is 389,403 km from Preston Heights, Illinois, United States today (Average distance). The average Earth-Moon distance is 384,400 km.

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

The moon is currently below the horizon in Preston Heights, Illinois, United States. Moonrise: 15:59, Moonset: 03:56. Current illumination is 83.7%.

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

The moon's angular diameter as seen from Preston Heights, Illinois, United States today is 30.69 arcminutes. The average is 31.1 arcminutes.

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83.7%illuminated

🌙Moonrise15:59

⬆Transit22:12

🌑Moonset03:56

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🌑 New🌓 1st Qtr🌕 Full🌗 Last Qtr🌑 New

Day 10.1 of 29.5 · 34.1% through lunar cycle

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

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Phase🌔 Waxing Gibbous

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Illumination83.7%

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Moon Age10.07 days

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Distance389,403 kmAverage distance

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Angular Size30.69′ arcmin

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Position -41.9° alt · 332.7° az

Upcoming Moon PhasesPreston Heights

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Full Moon

Fri, May 1

12:23

in 4 days

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Last Quarter

Sat, May 9

16:20

in 12 days

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New Moon

Sat, May 16

15:02

in 19 days

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First Quarter

Sat, May 23

06:02

in 26 days

April 2026 Moon Phase CalendarPreston Heights

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Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

🌔

99.8%

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99.5%

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97.3%

🌖

93.3%

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87.7%

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80.8%

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72.9%

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64.1%

🌖

54.8%

🌗

45.1%

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35.4%

🌘

26.1%

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17.4%

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10%

🌘

4.4%

🌘

0.9%

🌑

0.2%

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2.3%

🌒

7.2%

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14.6%

🌒

23.9%

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34.4%

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45.5%

🌒

56.6%

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67.1%

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76.6%

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84.8%

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91.3%

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96%

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98.9%

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

Lunar Distance & PositionApril 27, 2026

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Distance from Earth

389,403 km

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Perigee 356,500Apogee 406,700 km

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Angular Diameter

30.69′

arcminutes (avg 31.1′)

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Current Position

-41.9° altitude

332.7° azimuth · Below horizon

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vs Average

+5,003 km

Average distance

2026 Full Moon & New Moon DatesPreston Heights

Month	🌕 Full Moon	🌑 New Moon
Jan	Feb 1	Jan 18
Feb	Mar 3	Feb 17
Mar	Apr 1	Mar 18
Apr Current	May 1	Apr 17
May	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

05:55 AM – 06:33 AM

Warm low-angle morning light

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Golden Hour PM

07:06 PM – 07:44 PM

Warm low-angle evening light

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Moonrise

15:59

Moon photography opportunity

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Best for Stargazing

Near new moon (19 days)

Bright moon limits stargazing

Moon Phase — 3 Day ComparisonPreston Heights

Yesterday

Sun, Apr 26

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Waxing Gibbous

76.6% illuminated

🌙 Rise14:53

🌑 Set03:35

📅 Age9.2 days

Today

Mon, Apr 27

🌔

Waxing Gibbous

83.7% illuminated

🌙 Rise15:59

🌑 Set03:56

📅 Age10.1 days

+7.1% vs prev day

Tomorrow

Tue, Apr 28

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Waxing Gibbous

91.3% illuminated

🌙 Rise17:04

🌑 Set04:16

📅 Age11.2 days

+7.6% vs prev day

📍 Location Map

Frequently Asked QuestionsMoon phase — Preston Heights, Illinois, United States

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moon Phase in Nearby CitiesUnited States

City	Phase	Illumination	Moonrise	Moonset
🇺🇸 Rockdale, Illinois	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	83.7%	15:59	03:57
🇺🇸 Joliet, Illinois	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	83.7%	15:59	03:56
🇺🇸 Ingalls Park, Illinois	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	83.7%	15:59	03:56
🇺🇸 Crest Hill, Illinois	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	83.7%	15:59	03:57
🇺🇸 Fairmont, Illinois	🌔 Waxing Gibbous	83.7%	15:59	03:56