Moon phase tonight in Allen
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Moonrise & moonset in Allen — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 30% | — | 23:23 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | 13:58 | 00:00 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 49% | 14:57 | 00:42 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | 15:53 | 01:29 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 68% | 16:45 | 02:23 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 17:31 | 03:20 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 18:12 | 04:20 |
Times local to Allen (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 Allen, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Allen
What is the Moon phase tonight in Allen?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Allen.
What time does the Moon rise in Allen tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 23:23 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 Allen?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Allen stargazing page.
Times local to Allen (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.