Moon phase tonight in Alkmaar
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Moonrise & moonset in Alkmaar — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 8% | 06:26 | 18:04 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 07:46 | 18:14 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:06 | 18:26 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 10:25 | 18:38 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 2% | 11:44 | 18:55 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 6% | 12:58 | 19:16 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 12% | — | 19:45 |
Times local to Alkmaar (Europe/Amsterdam). “—” 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 Alkmaar, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Alkmaar
What is the Moon phase tonight in Alkmaar?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (8% illuminated) as seen from Alkmaar.
What time does the Moon rise in Alkmaar tonight?
The Moon rises around 06:26 and sets around 18:04 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 Alkmaar?
Moon-wise, yes — at 8% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Alkmaar stargazing page.
Times local to Alkmaar (Europe/Amsterdam), computed from established astronomical models.