Moon phase tonight in Beijing
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Moonrise & moonset in Beijing — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 75% | 15:28 | 00:13 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | 16:17 | 01:09 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 90% | 16:59 | 02:10 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 95% | 17:34 | 03:14 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌕 98% | 18:04 | 04:19 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 100% | 18:29 | 05:25 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 99% | 18:53 | 06:30 |
Times local to Beijing (Asia/Shanghai). “—” 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 Beijing, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Beijing
What is the Moon phase tonight in Beijing?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated) as seen from Beijing.
What time does the Moon rise in Beijing tonight?
The Moon rises around 15:28 and sets around 00:13 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 Beijing?
Moonlight is significant tonight (75% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Beijing stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Beijing (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.