Moon phase tonight in 'Ākra
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Moonrise & moonset in 'Ākra — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 26% | 11:20 | 21:11 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 35% | — | 21:40 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | 12:22 | 22:12 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 13:23 | 22:51 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 14:22 | 23:35 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 15:16 | 00:26 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 16:04 | 01:23 |
Times local to 'Ākra (Asia/Baghdad). “—” 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 'Ākra, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for 'Ākra
What is the Moon phase tonight in 'Ākra?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated) as seen from 'Ākra.
What time does the Moon rise in 'Ākra tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:20 and sets around 21:11 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 Sturgeon Moon — is on Friday 28 August; the next new Moon is on Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in 'Ākra?
Moon-wise, yes — at 26% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the 'Ākra stargazing page.
Times local to 'Ākra (Asia/Baghdad), computed from established astronomical models.