Moon phase tonight in Basildon
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in Basildon — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 3% | 07:02 | 17:33 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:21 | 17:45 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:39 | 17:59 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 2% | 10:55 | 18:17 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 6% | 12:08 | 18:40 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 12% | — | 19:11 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 19% | 13:12 | 19:52 |
Times local to Basildon (Europe/London). “—” 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 Basildon, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Basildon
What is the Moon phase tonight in Basildon?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (3% illuminated) as seen from Basildon.
What time does the Moon rise in Basildon tonight?
The Moon rises around 07:02 and sets around 17:33 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 Basildon?
Moon-wise, yes — at 3% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Basildon stargazing page.
Times local to Basildon (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.