Moon phase tonight in Ash Sharqāt
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Moonrise & moonset in Ash Sharqāt — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 36% | 12:09 | 21:36 |
| Fri 18 Sept | 🌓 46% | 13:05 | 22:24 |
| Sat 19 Sept | 🌓 55% | 13:55 | 23:19 |
| Sun 20 Sept | 🌓 64% | 14:40 | 00:17 |
| Mon 21 Sept | 🌔 73% | 15:18 | 01:18 |
| Tue 22 Sept | 🌔 81% | 15:52 | 02:20 |
| Wed 23 Sept | 🌔 88% | 16:21 | 03:22 |
Times local to Ash Sharqāt (Asia/Baghdad). “—” 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 Ash Sharqāt, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Ash Sharqāt
What is the Moon phase tonight in Ash Sharqāt?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (36% illuminated) as seen from Ash Sharqāt.
What time does the Moon rise in Ash Sharqāt tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:09 and sets around 21:36 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Ash Sharqāt?
Moonlight is significant tonight (36% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Ash Sharqāt stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Ash Sharqāt (Asia/Baghdad), computed from established astronomical models.