Moon phase tonight in Al Fāw
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Moonrise & moonset in Al Fāw — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 39% | 00:02 | 13:34 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 28% | 01:10 | 14:18 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 19% | 02:16 | 14:56 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 11% | 03:18 | 15:29 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 04:19 | 16:00 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 05:19 | 16:30 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:19 | 17:00 |
Times local to Al Fāw (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 Al Fāw, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Al Fāw
What is the Moon phase tonight in Al Fāw?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (39% illuminated) as seen from Al Fāw.
What time does the Moon rise in Al Fāw tonight?
The Moon rises around 00:02 and sets around 13:34 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 Al Fāw?
Moonlight is significant tonight (39% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Al Fāw stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Al Fāw (Asia/Baghdad), computed from established astronomical models.