WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Alaghsas

NE

Waxing Crescent
29% illuminated
Moonrise
11:14
Moonset
22:06
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Alaghsas — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌒 29%11:1422:06
Tue 18 Aug🌓 38%12:0722:45
Wed 19 Aug🌓 48%23:27
Thu 20 Aug🌓 57%13:0000:13
Fri 21 Aug🌓 66%13:5401:01
Sat 22 Aug🌔 75%14:4601:53
Sun 23 Aug🌔 83%15:3602:46

Times local to Alaghsas (Africa/Niamey). “—” 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 Alaghsas, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Alaghsas

What is the Moon phase tonight in Alaghsas?

Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated) as seen from Alaghsas.

What time does the Moon rise in Alaghsas tonight?

The Moon rises around 11:14 and sets around 22:06 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 Alaghsas?

Moon-wise, yes — at 29% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Alaghsas stargazing page.

Times local to Alaghsas (Africa/Niamey), computed from established astronomical models.