May 2026 Moonrise, Moonset & Phases in Boston, United States
Current Time (Local): 07:25:37
Moon Phase: Above horizon
Illumination: 8540.4%
Moon Direction: 226.91° SW
Moon Altitude: 8.2°
Moon Distance: 401,363 km
Next Moonrise: Today, 23:52
Next Moonset: N/A
Next New Moon: 14 Jun 2026, 22:54
Next Full Moon: 29 Jun 2026, 19:56
Moonrise, Moonset and Moon Phase Calendar in Boston, May 2026
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| May | Moon | Moonrise/Moonset | Meridian Passing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonrise | Moonset | Moonrise | Time | Distance (km) | Illumination | ||
| 1 |
🌕 at 13:23
|
05:09
↑
(245° WSW)
|
20:10
↑
(119° ESE)
|
00:11
(29.8°)
|
397,515 | 99.8% | |
| 2 |
05:35
↑
(239° WSW)
|
21:15
↑
(124° SE)
|
00:56
(25.3°)
|
400,206 | 99.0% | ||
| 3 |
06:08
↑
(234° SW)
|
22:18
↑
(128° SE)
|
01:44
(21.9°)
|
402,237 | 96.4% | ||
| 4 |
06:47
↑
(231° SW)
|
23:15
↑
(130° SE)
|
02:34
(19.7°)
|
403,448 | 92.1% | ||
| 5 |
-
|
07:35
↑
(230° SW)
|
03:25
(18.7°)
|
403,671 | 86.3% | ||
| 6 |
00:05
↑
(130° SE)
|
08:30
↑
(231° SW)
|
04:16
(19.2°)
|
402,750 | 79.3% | ||
| 7 |
00:47
↑
(127° SE)
|
09:31
↑
(234° SW)
|
05:07
(21.1°)
|
400,577 | 71.1% | ||
| 8 |
01:22
↑
(123° ESE)
|
10:36
↑
(239° WSW)
|
05:55
(24.2°)
|
397,114 | 62.0% | ||
| 9 |
🌗 at 17:10
|
01:50
↑
(117° ESE)
|
11:42
↑
(246° WSW)
|
06:42
(28.4°)
|
392,418 | 52.3% | |
| 10 |
02:15
↑
(110° ESE)
|
12:50
↑
(253° WSW)
|
07:28
(33.5°)
|
386,655 | 42.2% | ||
| 11 |
02:37
↑
(102° ESE)
|
13:58
↑
(262° W)
|
08:12
(39.4°)
|
380,112 | 32.1% | ||
| 12 |
02:58
↑
(94° E)
|
15:08
↑
(270° W)
|
08:57
(45.9°)
|
373,201 | 22.5% | ||
| 13 |
03:19
↑
(85° E)
|
16:21
↑
(280° W)
|
09:43
(52.7°)
|
366,441 | 13.9% | ||
| 14 |
03:42
↑
(76° ENE)
|
17:38
↑
(289° WNW)
|
10:33
(59.4°)
|
360,417 | 7.0% | ||
| 15 |
04:10
↑
(68° ENE)
|
18:59
↑
(297° WNW)
|
11:27
(65.6°)
|
355,707 | 2.2% | ||
| 16 |
🌑 at 16:00
|
04:43
↑
(60° ENE)
|
20:22
↑
(304° NW)
|
12:26
(70.8°)
|
352,794 | 0.2% | |
| 17 |
05:27
↑
(54° NE)
|
21:42
↑
(308° NW)
|
13:30
(74.2°)
|
351,961 | 1.3% | ||
| 18 |
06:23
↑
(51° NE)
|
22:52
↑
(309° NW)
|
14:38
(75.4°)
|
353,236 | 5.3% | ||
| 19 |
07:32
↑
(52° NE)
|
23:48
↑
(306° NW)
|
15:44
(74.4°)
|
356,386 | 11.9% | ||
| 20 | - |
08:49
↑
(55° NE)
|
16:46
(71.3°)
|
360,987 | 20.7% | ||
| 21 |
00:31
↑
(301° WNW)
|
10:07
↑
(62° ENE)
|
17:42
(66.6°)
|
366,528 | 30.7% | ||
| 22 |
01:03
↑
(294° WNW)
|
11:22
↑
(69° ENE)
|
18:33
(61.0°)
|
372,509 | 41.5% | ||
| 23 |
🌓 at 07:10
|
01:30
↑
(286° WNW)
|
12:34
↑
(77° ENE)
|
19:19
(54.9°)
|
378,497 | 52.3% | |
| 24 |
01:52
↑
(278° W)
|
13:42
↑
(86° E)
|
20:03
(48.7°)
|
384,164 | 62.7% | ||
| 25 |
02:12
↑
(270° W)
|
14:48
↑
(94° E)
|
20:45
(42.5°)
|
389,283 | 72.2% | ||
| 26 |
02:31
↑
(262° W)
|
15:52
↑
(103° ESE)
|
21:27
(36.6°)
|
393,720 | 80.7% | ||
| 27 |
02:51
↑
(254° WSW)
|
16:57
↑
(110° ESE)
|
22:09
(31.3°)
|
397,408 | 87.8% | ||
| 28 |
03:13
↑
(247° WSW)
|
18:02
↑
(117° ESE)
|
22:54
(26.7°)
|
400,318 | 93.3% | ||
| 29 |
03:38
↑
(241° WSW)
|
19:06
↑
(123° ESE)
|
23:41
(22.9°)
|
402,440 | 97.2% | ||
| 30 |
04:09
↑
(236° SW)
|
20:10
↑
(127° SE)
|
Does not pass meridian
(N/A)
|
N/A | 99.4% | ||
| 31 |
🌕 at 04:45
|
04:46
↑
(232° SW)
|
21:09
↑
(129° SE)
|
00:30
(20.3°)
|
403,756 | 99.7% | |
|
* All times are local time for Boston. Moonrise and moonset times are calculated for the geometric center of the Moon and account for Earth's atmospheric refraction. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. Illumination is calculated at lunar noon (or local noon if meridian passage is not on this day). The table may show "-" for moonrise or moonset if the event does not occur on that specific local day, or if the Moon is circumpolar (always above or always below the horizon). Two moonrises or moonsets on the same day can occur due to the Moon's orbital motion and the definition of a local day. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about the moon in Boston
What is the moon phase in Boston today?
The moon phase in Boston today is Waning Gibbous. The moon is about 8540.4% illuminated.
What time are moonrise and moonset in Boston today?
In Boston today, moonrise is around Today, 23:52 local time.
When is the next full moon in Boston?
The next full moon visible from Boston is on 29 Jun 2026, 19:56.
When is the next new moon in Boston?
The next new moon for Boston is on 14 Jun 2026, 22:54.
Where can I see the current time in Boston?
You can check the current local time in Boston on its main time page.