Moon Phase Details
The moon is Waning Crescent over Okayama, Japan, about 1.2% illuminated and roughly 28.5 days into the lunar cycle.
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Illumination
1.2%
Phase angle
347.47°
Moon age
28.5 days
Cycle
Waning cycle
Rise, Set, and Transit
Moonrise
5:26 AM • 96.86° azimuth
Moonset
5:07 PM • 259.59° azimuth
High moon
11:20 AM • 47.65° elevation
Low moon
11:43 PM • -65.82° 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: October 11, 2026 at 12:04 AM JST.
Hijri Context
Gregorian date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Rabi al-Thani extends the rhythm of the year with continued focus on knowledge, character, and community building.
It is commonly a month for strengthening routines in prayer, study circles, and family learning.
Detailed Moon Explanation
Waning Crescent means the lunar disc is in a Waning cycle and currently shows about 1.2% of its face illuminated from Earth.
At roughly 28.5 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-Thani is the current Hijri month in Okayama. The present Waning Crescent is part of the same lunar rhythm that underpins Islamic months, prayer planning, and the anticipation of key worship days.
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