WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Al-Qāsim

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First Quarter
35% illuminated
Moonrise
Moonset
21:46
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Al-Qāsim — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌓 35%21:46
Wed 19 Aug🌓 45%12:0722:22
Thu 20 Aug🌓 54%13:0623:02
Fri 21 Aug🌓 64%14:0323:47
Sat 22 Aug🌔 73%14:5700:38
Sun 23 Aug🌔 81%15:4601:34
Mon 24 Aug🌔 88%16:2902:33

Times local to Al-Qāsim (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-Qāsim, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Al-Qāsim

What is the Moon phase tonight in Al-Qāsim?

Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Al-Qāsim.

What time does the Moon rise in Al-Qāsim tonight?

The Moon rises around — and sets around 21:46 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 Al-Qāsim?

Moonlight is significant tonight (35% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Al-Qāsim stargazing page for the full outlook.

Times local to Al-Qāsim (Asia/Baghdad), computed from established astronomical models.