Moon phase tonight in Bastī
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Moonrise & moonset in Bastī — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 30% | 10:49 | 21:17 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 39% | 11:46 | 21:51 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 49% | — | 22:29 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 58% | 12:43 | 23:10 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 68% | 13:39 | 23:57 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 76% | 14:32 | 00:48 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 84% | 15:22 | 01:42 |
Times local to Bastī (Asia/Kolkata). “—” 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 Bastī, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Bastī
What is the Moon phase tonight in Bastī?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Bastī.
What time does the Moon rise in Bastī tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:49 and sets around 21:17 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 Bastī?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Bastī stargazing page.
Times local to Bastī (Asia/Kolkata), computed from established astronomical models.