Moon phase tonight in Ālā'ĕr
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Moonrise & moonset in Ālā'ĕr — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 56% | 23:00 | 14:02 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 44% | 00:14 | 14:51 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌗 33% | 01:30 | 15:29 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 23% | 02:43 | 16:00 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 14% | 03:54 | 16:26 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 8% | 05:03 | 16:50 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 06:10 | 17:12 |
Times local to Ālā'ĕr (Asia/Urumqi). “—” 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 Ālā'ĕr, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Ālā'ĕr
What is the Moon phase tonight in Ālā'ĕr?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (56% illuminated) as seen from Ālā'ĕr.
What time does the Moon rise in Ālā'ĕr tonight?
The Moon rises around 23:00 and sets around 14:02 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 Ālā'ĕr?
Moonlight is significant tonight (56% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Ālā'ĕr stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Ālā'ĕr (Asia/Urumqi), computed from established astronomical models.