Moon phase tonight in Beijing
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Moonrise & moonset in Beijing — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 0% | 06:49 | 17:13 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:56 | 17:37 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 4% | 09:02 | 18:04 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 10:06 | 18:36 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 16% | 11:06 | 19:13 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 23% | 12:01 | 19:57 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌓 32% | — | 20:48 |
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 New Moon (0% illuminated) as seen from Beijing.
What time does the Moon rise in Beijing tonight?
The Moon rises around 06:49 and sets around 17:13 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 Hunter's Moon — is on Monday 26 October; the next new Moon is on Monday 9 November.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Beijing?
Moon-wise, yes — at 0% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Beijing stargazing page.
Times local to Beijing (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.