Moon phase tonight in Alief
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Alief — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 7% | 06:19 | 17:48 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:19 | 18:18 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:19 | 18:48 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:18 | 19:21 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 10:18 | 19:57 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 11:16 | 20:36 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 13% | 12:11 | 21:21 |
Times local to Alief (America/Chicago). “—” 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 Alief, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Alief
What is the Moon phase tonight in Alief?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (7% illuminated) as seen from Alief.
What time does the Moon rise in Alief tonight?
The Moon rises around 06:19 and sets around 17:48 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 Alief?
Moon-wise, yes — at 7% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Alief stargazing page.
Times local to Alief (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.