Moon phase tonight in Aurora
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Moonrise & moonset in Aurora — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 36% | 13:40 | 22:14 |
| Fri 18 Sept | 🌓 46% | 14:35 | 23:05 |
| Sat 19 Sept | 🌓 55% | 15:23 | 00:02 |
| Sun 20 Sept | 🌓 64% | 16:02 | 01:05 |
| Mon 21 Sept | 🌔 73% | 16:35 | 02:10 |
| Tue 22 Sept | 🌔 81% | 17:03 | 03:16 |
| Wed 23 Sept | 🌔 88% | 17:27 | 04:23 |
Times local to Aurora (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 Aurora, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Aurora
What is the Moon phase tonight in Aurora?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (36% illuminated) as seen from Aurora.
What time does the Moon rise in Aurora tonight?
The Moon rises around 13:40 and sets around 22:14 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 Aurora?
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 Aurora stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Aurora (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.