Moon phase tonight in Abilene
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Moonrise & moonset in Abilene — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 20% | 04:32 | 17:06 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 12% | 05:36 | 17:37 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 06:38 | 18:05 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:39 | 18:33 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:40 | 19:02 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:41 | 19:33 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 10:42 | 20:07 |
Times local to Abilene (America/Chicago). “—” means the Moon doesn't rise or set during that calendar night.
A new Moon is the best time for stargazing — with no moonlight, faint stars, the Milky Way and meteor showers all show far better. A full Moon is beautiful but floods the sky with light — see the full moon calendar for the year's dates and names. For the darkest upcoming nights in Abilene, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Abilene
What is the Moon phase tonight in Abilene?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (20% illuminated) as seen from Abilene.
What time does the Moon rise in Abilene tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:32 and sets around 17:06 local time. Moonrise shifts roughly 30–60 minutes later each night — the 7-night table on this page has the exact times.
When is the next full Moon?
The next full Moon — the Hunter's Moon — is on Monday 26 October; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Abilene?
Moon-wise, yes — at 20% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Abilene stargazing page.
Times local to Abilene (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.