Moon Phase Details

Waxing Gibbous

The moon is Waxing Gibbous over Okayama, Japan, about 88.0% illuminated and roughly 11.4 days into the lunar cycle.

Okayama, Japan

Live Metrics

Illumination

88.0%

Phase angle

139.47°

Moon age

11.4 days

Cycle

Waxing cycle

Rise, Set, and Transit

Moonrise

5:07 PM • 118.24° azimuth

Moonset

2:14 AM • 239.24° azimuth

High moon

10:08 PM • 32.48° elevation

Low moon

9:44 AM • -79.40° elevation

Source & Sync

This page uses live astronomical values from MET Norway Sunrise API. The displayed moon-phase label, illumination percentage, and age are derived from the current phase-angle reading returned by the API for Okayama, Japan.

Latest sync window: August 26, 2026 at 12:04 AM JST.

Hijri Context

Rabiʻ I 12, 1448 AH

Gregorian date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Rabi al-Awwal is often associated with studying the life, mercy, and character of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.

Masjids frequently highlight seerah lessons, salawat, and gatherings centered on prophetic ethics.

Detailed Moon Explanation

Waxing Gibbous means the lunar disc is in a Waxing cycle and currently shows about 88.0% of its face illuminated from Earth.

At roughly 11.4 days into the synodic month, the moon is well past the new-moon reset and progressing through the visible cycle that shapes the Hijri calendar.

Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, communities often watch both astronomical calculations and local moon-sighting practices when marking the beginning of a new month.

Rabi al-Awwal is the current Hijri month in Okayama. The present Waxing Gibbous is part of the same lunar rhythm that underpins Islamic months, prayer planning, and the anticipation of key worship days.