Moon Phase & Moonrise Today in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Q: What is the moon phase today in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China?

Today's moon phase in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China (May 5, 2026) is Waning Gibbous, 91% illuminated. The moon is 17.4 days old in its 29.5-day cycle.

Q: What time does the moon rise and set in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China today?

In Suzhou, Jiangsu, China today, moonrise is at 22:08 and moonset is at 07:05. The moon reaches its highest point (transit) at 02:12.

Q: When is the next full moon in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China?

The next full moon in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China is on Sunday, May 31, 2026, which is 27 days away. Full moon time: 16:46.

Q: When is the next new moon in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China?

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

Q: How far is the moon from Suzhou, Jiangsu, China today?

The moon is 405,839 km from Suzhou, Jiangsu, China 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 Suzhou, Jiangsu, China tonight?

The moon is currently above the horizon in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. Moonrise: 22:08, Moonset: 07:05. At 91.1% illumination, the moon will be very bright tonight.

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

The moon's angular diameter as seen from Suzhou, Jiangsu, China today is 29.44 arcminutes. The average is 31.1 arcminutes. Being near apogee, the moon appears smaller than average.

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91.1%illuminated

🌙Moonrise22:08

⬆Transit02:12

🌑Moonset07:05

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🌑 New🌓 1st Qtr🌕 Full🌗 Last Qtr🌑 New

Day 17.4 of 29.5 · 58.8% through lunar cycle

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

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Phase🌖 Waning Gibbous

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Illumination91.1%

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Moon Age17.35 days

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Distance405,839 kmApogee (farthest)

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Angular Size29.44′ arcmin

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Position 24.5° alt · 208.7° az

Upcoming Moon PhasesSuzhou

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Last Quarter

Sat, May 9

05:20

in 5 days

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New Moon

Sat, May 16

04:02

in 12 days

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First Quarter

Sat, May 23

19:02

in 19 days

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Full Moon

Sun, May 31

16:46

in 27 days

May 2026 Moon Phase CalendarSuzhou

← 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%

🌘

37%

🌘

27.2%

🌘

18%

🌘

10.2%

🌘

4.3%

🌘

0.9%

🌑

0.4%

🌒

2.9%

🌒

8.3%

🌒

16%

🌒

25.5%

🌒

35.9%

🌒

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 5, 2026

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Distance from Earth

405,839 km

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Perigee 356,500Apogee 406,700 km

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Angular Diameter

29.44′

arcminutes (avg 31.1′)

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Current Position

24.5° altitude

208.7° azimuth · Above horizon

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vs Average

+21,439 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 DatesSuzhou

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

05:09 AM – 05:43 AM

Warm low-angle morning light

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Golden Hour PM

06:05 PM – 06:39 PM

Warm low-angle evening light

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Moonrise

22:08

Moon photography opportunity

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Best for Stargazing

Near new moon (12 days)

Bright moon limits stargazing

Moon Phase — 3 Day ComparisonSuzhou

Yesterday

Mon, May 4

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Waning Gibbous

94.4% illuminated

🌙 Rise21:15

🌑 Set06:19

📅 Age16.7 days

Today

Tue, May 5

🌖

Waning Gibbous

91.1% illuminated

🌙 Rise22:08

🌑 Set07:05

📅 Age17.4 days

-3.3% vs prev day

Tomorrow

Wed, May 6

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Waning Gibbous

82.9% illuminated

🌙 Rise22:57

🌑 Set07:57

📅 Age18.7 days

-8.2% vs prev day

📍 Location Map

Frequently Asked QuestionsMoon phase — Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

🌙What is the moon phase today in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China?

🌙What time does the moon rise and set in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China today?

🌙When is the next full moon in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China?

🌙When is the next new moon in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China?

🌙How far is the moon from Suzhou, Jiangsu, China today?

🌙Is the moon visible in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China tonight?

🌙What is the angular size of the moon today as seen from Suzhou, Jiangsu, China?

Moon Phase in Nearby CitiesChina

City	Phase	Illumination	Moonrise	Moonset
🇨🇳 Shilu, Jiangsu	🌖 Waning Gibbous	91.1%	22:09	07:05
🇨🇳 Nantangzhuangcun, Jiangsu	🌖 Waning Gibbous	91.1%	22:08	07:05
🇨🇳 Shishan, Jiangsu	🌖 Waning Gibbous	91.1%	22:09	07:05
🇨🇳 Shuangta, Jiangsu	🌖 Waning Gibbous	91.1%	22:08	07:05
🇨🇳 Pingjianglu, Jiangsu	🌖 Waning Gibbous	91.1%	22:08	07:05