Moon phase tonight in Al Qaţīf
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Moonrise & moonset in Al Qaţīf — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 26% | 10:35 | 21:01 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 36% | 11:32 | 21:36 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | — | 22:14 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 55% | 12:28 | 22:56 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 13:24 | 23:43 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 14:17 | 00:34 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 15:07 | 01:28 |
Times local to Al Qaţīf (Asia/Riyadh). “—” 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 Qaţīf, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Al Qaţīf
What is the Moon phase tonight in Al Qaţīf?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated) as seen from Al Qaţīf.
What time does the Moon rise in Al Qaţīf tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:35 and sets around 21:01 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 Qaţīf?
Moon-wise, yes — at 26% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Al Qaţīf stargazing page.
Times local to Al Qaţīf (Asia/Riyadh), computed from established astronomical models.