Moon phase tonight in Al Khums
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Moonrise & moonset in Al Khums — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 68% | 15:30 | 01:26 |
| Mon 21 Sept | 🌔 77% | 16:09 | 02:26 |
| Tue 22 Sept | 🌔 85% | 16:44 | 03:26 |
| Wed 23 Sept | 🌔 91% | 17:15 | 04:26 |
| Thu 24 Sept | 🌔 96% | 17:43 | 05:27 |
| Fri 25 Sept | 🌕 99% | 18:11 | 06:28 |
| Sat 26 Sept | 🌕 100% | 18:39 | 07:31 |
Times local to Al Khums (Africa/Tripoli). “—” 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 Khums, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Al Khums
What is the Moon phase tonight in Al Khums?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (68% illuminated) as seen from Al Khums.
What time does the Moon rise in Al Khums tonight?
The Moon rises around 15:30 and sets around 01:26 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Al Khums?
Moonlight is significant tonight (68% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Al Khums stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Al Khums (Africa/Tripoli), computed from established astronomical models.