Moonrise MoonsetMoonrise Moonset API

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Overview

To use Moonrise Moonset, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.

GET Endpoint

URL
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/moonrisemoonset

Example

How to call the Moonrise Moonset API in different programming languages.

cURL Request
curl -X GET \
  "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/moonrisemoonset?lat=37.7749&lon=-122.4194&date=01-16-2026" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here"
JavaScript (Fetch API)
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/moonrisemoonset?lat=37.7749&lon=-122.4194&date=01-16-2026', {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
Python (Requests)
import requests

headers = {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

response = requests.get('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/moonrisemoonset?lat=37.7749&lon=-122.4194&date=01-16-2026', headers=headers)

data = response.json()
print(data)
Go (net/http)
package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"

)

func main() {
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("GET", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/moonrisemoonset?lat=37.7749&lon=-122.4194&date=01-16-2026", nil)

    req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")

    client := &http.Client{}
    resp, err := client.Do(req)
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}
Example Response
{
  "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
  }
}

Authentication

The Moonrise Moonset API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:

Required Header
X-API-Key: your_api_key_here

Learn more about authentication →

Interactive API Playground

Test the Moonrise Moonset API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.

Parameters

The following parameters are available for the Moonrise Moonset API:

Some Moonrise Moonset parameters marked with Premium are available exclusively on paid plans.View pricing

Get Moonrise and Moonset Times

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefaultExample
latnumberrequired
The latitude of the location
Range: -90 - 90
-37.7749
lonnumberrequired
The longitude of the location
Range: -180 - 180
--122.4194
datePremiumstringoptional
The date to get the moonrise and moonset times for (MM-dd-yyyy)
Format: date (e.g., 01-16-2026)
-01-16-2026

Response

The Moonrise Moonset API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats. The JSON response is shown in the Example section above; alternative formats below.

Other Response Formats

XML Response
200 OK
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
  <status>ok</status>
  <error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
  <data>
    <coordinates>
      <latitude>37.7749</latitude>
      <longitude>-122.4194</longitude>
    </coordinates>
    <phase>Waning Crescent</phase>
    <moonrise>2025-12-16T12:24:41.532Z</moonrise>
    <moonset>2025-12-16T22:22:04.027Z</moonset>
    <moonAlwaysUp>false</moonAlwaysUp>
    <moonAlwaysDown>false</moonAlwaysDown>
  </data>
</response>
YAML Response
200 OK
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
CSV Response
200 OK
keyvalue
coordinates{latitude:37.7749,longitude:-122.4194}
phaseWaning Crescent
moonrise2025-12-16T12:24:41.532Z
moonset2025-12-16T22:22:04.027Z
moonAlwaysUpfalse
moonAlwaysDownfalse

Response Structure

All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
statusstringIndicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error")ok
errorstring | nullContains error message if status is "error", otherwise nullnull
dataobject | nullContains the API response data if successful, otherwise null{...}

Learn more about response formats →

Response Data Fields

When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:

Response fields marked with Premium are available exclusively on paid plans.View pricing
FieldTypeSample ValueDescription
coordinatesobject{...}
-
â”” latitudenumber37.7749
Latitude coordinate of the specified location
â”” longitudenumber-122.4194
Longitude coordinate of the specified location
phasePremiumstring"Waning Crescent"
Current moon phase at specified time and location
moonrisestring"2025-12-16T12:24:41.532Z"
ISO 8601 timestamp when moon rises at location
moonsetstring"2025-12-16T22:22:04.027Z"
ISO 8601 timestamp when moon sets at location
moonAlwaysUpPremiumbooleanfalse
Indicates if moon is always above horizon
moonAlwaysDownPremiumbooleanfalse
Indicates if moon is always below horizon

Headers

Only X-API-Key is required. Optional headers include Accept for response format negotiation (JSON, XML, or YAML), User-Agent, and X-Request-ID for request tracing. See all request headers →

GraphQL AccessALPHA

Access Moonrise Moonset through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the moonrise moonset data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.

Test Moonrise Moonset in the GraphQL Explorer to confirm availability and experiment with queries.

Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.

GraphQL Endpoint
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphql
GraphQL Query Example
query {
  moonrisemoonset(
    input: {
      lat: 37.7749
      lon: -122.4194
      date: "01-16-2026"
    }
  ) {
    coordinates {
      latitude
      longitude
    }
    phase
    moonrise
    moonset
    moonAlwaysUp
    moonAlwaysDown
  }
}

Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.

CORS Support

The Moonrise Moonset API accepts cross-origin requests from any origin, so it can be called directly from browser-based applications without a proxy. See CORS support →

Rate Limiting

Moonrise Moonset requests are throttled per minute on the Free plan and unthrottled on paid plans. Exceeding the limit returns 429 Too Many Requests; rate-limit usage is reported in the X-RateLimit-Limit, X-RateLimit-Remaining, and X-RateLimit-Reset response headers. See per-plan limits and best practices →

Error Codes

The Moonrise Moonset API uses standard HTTP status codes — 200 on success, 400 for invalid parameters, 401 for missing or invalid keys, 403 for insufficient credits, 429 for rate-limit exhaustion, and 500/503 for server-side issues. Each error response includes an X-Request-ID header you can quote when contacting support. See full error handling guide →

SDKs for Moonrise Moonset

Official Moonrise Moonset packages on npm, PyPI, NuGet, and JitPack — plus a Postman collection and an OpenAPI spec. See the SDK guide →

No-Code Integrations

Moonrise Moonset works with Zapier, Make, Pipedream, n8n, and Power Automate using the same API key. See setup guides →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Moonrise Moonset?
Sign up for a free account at dashboard.apiverve.com. Your API key will be automatically generated and available in your dashboard. The same key works for Moonrise Moonset and all other APIVerve APIs. The free plan includes 1,000 credits plus a 500 credit bonus.
How many credits does Moonrise Moonset cost?

Each successful Moonrise Moonset API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful moonrise moonset lookups.

Can I use Moonrise Moonset in production?

The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of Moonrise Moonset, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.

Can I use Moonrise Moonset from a browser?
Yes! The Moonrise Moonset API supports CORS with wildcard configuration, so you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript without needing a proxy server. See the CORS section above for details.
What happens if I exceed my Moonrise Moonset credit limit?

When you reach your monthly credit limit, Moonrise Moonset API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.

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