WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Ann Arbor

United States

First Quarter
38% illuminated
Moonrise
Moonset
23:05
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Ann Arbor — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌓 38%23:05
Wed 19 Aug🌓 48%14:3323:37
Thu 20 Aug🌓 58%15:3600:14
Fri 21 Aug🌓 67%16:3501:00
Sat 22 Aug🌔 75%17:2701:53
Sun 23 Aug🌔 83%18:1102:54
Mon 24 Aug🌔 90%18:4803:58

Times local to Ann Arbor (America/Detroit). “—” 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 Ann Arbor, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Ann Arbor

What is the Moon phase tonight in Ann Arbor?

Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (38% illuminated) as seen from Ann Arbor.

What time does the Moon rise in Ann Arbor tonight?

The Moon rises around — and sets around 23:05 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 Ann Arbor?

Moonlight is significant tonight (38% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Ann Arbor stargazing page for the full outlook.

Times local to Ann Arbor (America/Detroit), computed from established astronomical models.