Precise Moonrise & Moonset Times for Any Location

Moonrise Moonset API.

Calculate precise moonrise and moonset times for any location and date. Get the current moon phase, visibility status, and know when the moon will be above the horizon. Essential for astrophotography, fishing activity planning, stargazing, and lunar observation applications.

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GET/v1/moonrisemoonsetlive

query

Response200 OK · sample

{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "coordinates": {
      "latitude": 37.7749,
      "longitude": -122.4194
    },
    "phase": "Waning Crescent",
    "moonrise": "2025-12-16T12:24:41.532Z",
    "moonset": "2025-12-16T22:22:04.027Z",
    "moonAlwaysUp": false,
    "moonAlwaysDown": false
  }
}

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How it works

Moonrise Moonset API

Precise moonrise and moonset times for any coordinates
Query any date - past, present, or future
Includes current moon phase with each response
Handles polar regions where moon may not rise/set

1
Send one request
A single authenticated GET with the location you care about — no SDK required.
```
GET /v1/moonrisemoonset?query=…
x-api-key: your_key
```
2
We do the aggregation
Each request pulls from multiple upstream sources and computes the derived fields for you.
3
Get clean JSON back
One structured object, typically under 200 ms — ready to render.
```
{ coordinates, phase, moonrise, … }
```

The response

Everything in a single call.

/v1/moonrisemoonsetapplication/json

coordinateslatitude, longitude

phase"Waning Crescent"

moonrise"2025-12-16T12:24:41.532Z"

moonset"2025-12-16T22:22:04.027Z"

moonAlwaysUpfalse

moonAlwaysDownfalse

Use cases

What developers build with it.

Real applications shipping on this endpoint today — each with the numbers that made it worth wiring up.

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Astrophotography Moon Planning

Query moonrise and moonset times for your shooting location to find windows of moon-free darkness for Milky Way shots, or plan moon photography sessions when it's optimally visible.

Find dark sky windows without moonlightPlan moon photography sessions preciselyKnow moon phase for each shoot

Dark sky planningfor Milky Way

Moon visibilitytiming

< 100msAPI response

Fishing Activity Planning with Solunar Data

Get precise moonrise and moonset times for your fishing location. These mark minor feeding periods according to Solunar Theory. Combined with moon phase, you can predict the best fishing windows.

Location-specific moon timesMinor feeding periods at rise/setMoon phase for major period planning

Better timingfor fishing trips

Solunar datafor peak activity

Any locationworldwide

Stargazing & Dark Sky Observation

Check moonrise and moonset times to find windows of complete darkness. A moon that sets early or rises late gives you hours of prime dark sky observation time.

Find moon-free observation windowsKnow moon phase for brightness impactPlan around moonrise/moonset times

Dark sky windowsfor observation

Moon-free hourscalculated

Any locationworldwide

Start coding

Call it in your language.

Copy a working request, or install a typed SDK. Same endpoint, same key.

const res = await fetch("https://api.apiverve.com/v1/moonrisemoonset?lat=37.7749&lon=-122.4194&date=01-16-2026", {
  headers: { "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY" },
});
const { data } = await res.json();
console.log(data);

Included in your key

One subscription, the whole precise moonrise & moonset times for any location stack.

Every related API ships with your key — no separate plans, no extra keys, one bill.

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Moonrise & MoonsetYou’re heremoonphases moonposition Sunrise & Sunset sunposition planetpositions Weather Forecast worldtime

No code required

Wire it into the tools you already run.

Ready-made recipes for Zapier, Make, and n8n — trigger on an event, and the data lands where your team works.

Google Sheets

Log daily moonrise and moonset times

WhenScheduled daily

ThenFetch moonrise/moonset → append row

Slack

Post nightly moon report

WhenScheduled daily

ThenFetch moonrise/moonset → post message

Airtable

Enrich location records with moon data

WhenNew record created

ThenFetch moonrise/moonset → populate fields

Notion

Add moon data to daily entries

WhenNew database item created

ThenFetch moonrise/moonset → update properties

Salesforce

Add moon data to outdoor event records

WhenNew event created

ThenFetch moonrise/moonset → update custom fields

GitHub

Add moon data to astronomy project issues

WhenNew issue opened

ThenFetch moonrise/moonset → add comment

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Learn

Understand the data behind the API.

Understanding Moonrise & Moonset

Learn why moon times change so dramatically day to day.

Solunar Theory for Fishing

How moon position affects fish feeding activity.

Questions about the API

How accurate are the moonrise and moonset times?

Our calculations are based on established astronomical algorithms and are accurate to within a few minutes. We account for atmospheric refraction and the moon's apparent size.

What time zone are the times returned in?

All times are returned in UTC (ISO 8601 format). Convert to local time using the timezone offset for your location, or use our World Time API to get the local timezone.

Can I get moonrise/moonset for a specific date?

Yes! Pass the optional date parameter in MM-DD-YYYY format to get times for any date. If not specified, we return today's times.

Why does moonrise time change so much day to day?

The moon rises about 50 minutes later each day on average because it orbits Earth in the same direction Earth rotates. Over a lunar month (~29.5 days), the moonrise time cycles through all 24 hours.

What happens when there is no moonrise or moonset?

On some days, the moon may not rise or not set at a given location. This is especially common near the poles or during certain moon phases. We return null for the missing event and include moonAlwaysUp or moonAlwaysDown flags to indicate continuous visibility.

Do you provide moon phase data?

Yes! Each response includes the current moon phase name (e.g., Waning Crescent, Full Moon). For detailed phase data like illumination percentage and lunar age, use our Moon Phases API.

Is this useful for fishing?

Absolutely. Many anglers use moonrise/moonset times combined with moon phase data to predict peak fish activity. The Solunar Theory suggests fish are most active during moonrise, moonset, and when the moon is overhead.

Can I use this for astrophotography?

Yes! Knowing moonrise/moonset times is essential for planning dark sky photography (when you want no moon) or moon photography (when you need the moon visible). Combine with moon phase data to plan for optimal conditions.