Moon phase tonight in Bet Shemesh
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Moonrise & moonset in Bet Shemesh — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 97% | 17:46 | 06:02 |
| Sat 26 Sept | 🌕 100% | 18:15 | 07:04 |
| Sun 27 Sept | 🌕 100% | 18:45 | 08:09 |
| Mon 28 Sept | 🌕 97% | 19:18 | 09:17 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 92% | 19:56 | 10:27 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 85% | 20:42 | 11:37 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 76% | 21:35 | — |
Times local to Bet Shemesh (Asia/Jerusalem). “—” 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 Bet Shemesh, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Bet Shemesh
What is the Moon phase tonight in Bet Shemesh?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (97% illuminated) as seen from Bet Shemesh.
What time does the Moon rise in Bet Shemesh tonight?
The Moon rises around 17:46 and sets around 06:02 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Bet Shemesh?
Moonlight is significant tonight (97% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Bet Shemesh stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Bet Shemesh (Asia/Jerusalem), computed from established astronomical models.