May 2026 Moonrise, Moonset & Phases in Des Moines, United States
Current Time (Local): 08:30:40
Moon Phase: Above horizon
Illumination: 394.0%
Moon Direction: 98.75° E
Moon Altitude: 48.12°
Moon Distance: 354,334 km
Next Moonrise: Tomorrow, 04:41
Next Moonset: N/A
Next New Moon: 14 Jun 2026, 21:54
Next Full Moon: 29 Jun 2026, 18:56
Moonrise, Moonset and Moon Phase Calendar in Des Moines, May 2026
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| May | Moon | Moonrise/Moonset | Meridian Passing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonrise | Moonset | Moonrise | Time | Distance (km) | Illumination | ||
| 1 |
🌕 at 12:23
|
05:42
↑
(245° WSW)
|
20:42
↑
(119° ESE)
|
00:44
(30.3°)
|
397,627 | 99.8% | |
| 2 |
06:10
↑
(239° WSW)
|
21:46
↑
(124° SE)
|
01:29
(25.9°)
|
400,277 | 98.9% | ||
| 3 |
06:43
↑
(234° SW)
|
22:48
↑
(128° SE)
|
02:17
(22.5°)
|
402,260 | 96.2% | ||
| 4 |
07:23
↑
(232° SW)
|
23:45
↑
(129° SE)
|
03:07
(20.3°)
|
403,414 | 91.9% | ||
| 5 |
-
|
08:11
↑
(231° SW)
|
03:58
(19.5°)
|
403,568 | 86.1% | ||
| 6 |
00:35
↑
(129° SE)
|
09:07
↑
(232° SW)
|
04:50
(20.1°)
|
402,572 | 78.9% | ||
| 7 |
01:16
↑
(126° SE)
|
10:08
↑
(235° SW)
|
05:40
(22.0°)
|
400,319 | 70.7% | ||
| 8 |
01:51
↑
(122° ESE)
|
11:13
↑
(240° WSW)
|
06:29
(25.2°)
|
396,779 | 61.6% | ||
| 9 |
🌗 at 16:10
|
02:20
↑
(116° ESE)
|
12:19
↑
(246° WSW)
|
07:15
(29.4°)
|
392,013 | 51.9% | |
| 10 |
02:45
↑
(110° ESE)
|
13:26
↑
(254° WSW)
|
08:01
(34.6°)
|
386,194 | 41.8% | ||
| 11 |
03:08
↑
(102° ESE)
|
14:33
↑
(262° W)
|
08:45
(40.6°)
|
379,620 | 31.7% | ||
| 12 |
03:29
↑
(93° E)
|
15:43
↑
(271° W)
|
09:30
(47.1°)
|
372,709 | 22.2% | ||
| 13 |
03:51
↑
(85° E)
|
16:55
↑
(280° W)
|
10:16
(53.9°)
|
365,986 | 13.6% | ||
| 14 |
04:15
↑
(76° ENE)
|
18:12
↑
(289° WNW)
|
11:06
(60.6°)
|
360,035 | 6.7% | ||
| 15 |
04:44
↑
(67° ENE)
|
19:32
↑
(297° WNW)
|
12:00
(66.7°)
|
355,434 | 2.1% | ||
| 16 |
🌑 at 15:00
|
05:19
↑
(60° ENE)
|
20:55
↑
(304° NW)
|
13:00
(71.8°)
|
352,652 | 0.2% | |
| 17 |
06:03
↑
(54° NE)
|
22:14
↑
(308° NW)
|
14:05
(75.1°)
|
351,958 | 1.4% | ||
| 18 |
07:01
↑
(52° NE)
|
23:23
↑
(308° NW)
|
15:12
(76.2°)
|
353,362 | 5.5% | ||
| 19 | - |
08:10
↑
(52° NE)
|
16:18
(75.0°)
|
356,614 | 12.3% | ||
| 20 |
00:18
↑
(306° NW)
|
09:27
↑
(56° NE)
|
17:20
(71.8°)
|
361,285 | 21.1% | ||
| 21 |
01:01
↑
(300° WNW)
|
10:44
↑
(62° ENE)
|
18:16
(67.1°)
|
366,862 | 31.2% | ||
| 22 |
01:34
↑
(293° WNW)
|
11:59
↑
(70° ENE)
|
19:06
(61.4°)
|
372,847 | 41.9% | ||
| 23 |
🌓 at 06:10
|
02:00
↑
(286° WNW)
|
13:10
↑
(78° ENE)
|
19:52
(55.3°)
|
378,816 | 52.7% | |
| 24 |
02:23
↑
(278° W)
|
14:17
↑
(86° E)
|
20:36
(49.1°)
|
384,447 | 63.1% | ||
| 25 |
02:43
↑
(269° W)
|
15:22
↑
(95° E)
|
21:18
(42.9°)
|
389,520 | 72.6% | ||
| 26 |
03:03
↑
(261° W)
|
16:26
↑
(103° ESE)
|
21:59
(37.1°)
|
393,906 | 81.0% | ||
| 27 |
03:24
↑
(254° WSW)
|
17:30
↑
(110° ESE)
|
22:42
(31.7°)
|
397,541 | 88.0% | ||
| 28 |
03:47
↑
(247° WSW)
|
18:34
↑
(117° ESE)
|
23:27
(27.2°)
|
400,399 | 93.5% | ||
| 29 |
04:13
↑
(241° WSW)
|
19:38
↑
(123° ESE)
|
Does not pass meridian
(N/A)
|
N/A | 97.3% | ||
| 30 |
04:44
↑
(236° SW)
|
20:40
↑
(127° SE)
|
00:14
(23.5°)
|
402,469 | 99.4% | ||
| 31 |
🌕 at 03:45
|
05:22
↑
(232° SW)
|
21:39
↑
(129° SE)
|
01:03
(21.0°)
|
403,732 | 99.7% | |
|
* All times are local time for Des Moines. 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 Des Moines
What is the moon phase in Des Moines today?
The moon phase in Des Moines today is Waning Crescent. The moon is about 394.0% illuminated.
What time are moonrise and moonset in Des Moines today?
In Des Moines today, moonrise is around Tomorrow, 04:41 local time.
When is the next full moon in Des Moines?
The next full moon visible from Des Moines is on 29 Jun 2026, 18:56.
When is the next new moon in Des Moines?
The next new moon for Des Moines is on 14 Jun 2026, 21:54.
Where can I see the current time in Des Moines?
You can check the current local time in Des Moines on its main time page.