WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Bellingham

United States

Waxing Crescent
26% illuminated
Moonrise
Moonset
21:59
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Bellingham — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌒 26%21:59
Tue 18 Aug🌓 35%13:3122:20
Wed 19 Aug🌓 45%14:4322:46
Thu 20 Aug🌓 54%15:5023:21
Fri 21 Aug🌓 64%16:5100:05
Sat 22 Aug🌔 73%17:4201:00
Sun 23 Aug🌔 81%18:2202:04

Times local to Bellingham (America/Los_Angeles). “—” 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 Bellingham, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Bellingham

What is the Moon phase tonight in Bellingham?

Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated) as seen from Bellingham.

What time does the Moon rise in Bellingham tonight?

The Moon rises around — and sets around 21:59 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 Bellingham?

Moon-wise, yes — at 26% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Bellingham stargazing page.

Times local to Bellingham (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.