Moon phase tonight in Batticaloa
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Moonrise & moonset in Batticaloa — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 35% | 11:15 | 22:27 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 44% | — | 23:11 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 12:05 | 23:58 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 63% | 12:57 | 00:48 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 13:49 | 01:39 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 14:40 | 02:31 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 87% | 15:29 | 03:23 |
Times local to Batticaloa (Asia/Colombo). “—” 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 Batticaloa, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Batticaloa
What is the Moon phase tonight in Batticaloa?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Batticaloa.
What time does the Moon rise in Batticaloa tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:15 and sets around 22:27 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 Batticaloa?
Moon-wise, yes — at 35% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Batticaloa stargazing page.
Times local to Batticaloa (Asia/Colombo), computed from established astronomical models.