Moon phase tonight in Bolton
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in Bolton — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 28% | 01:41 | 16:56 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 19% | 03:10 | 17:11 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 11% | 04:34 | 17:23 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 05:57 | 17:33 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:18 | 17:43 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:39 | 17:53 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 10:00 | 18:04 |
Times local to Bolton (Europe/London). “—” 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 Bolton, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Bolton
What is the Moon phase tonight in Bolton?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (28% illuminated) as seen from Bolton.
What time does the Moon rise in Bolton tonight?
The Moon rises around 01:41 and sets around 16:56 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 Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Bolton?
Moon-wise, yes — at 28% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Bolton stargazing page.
Times local to Bolton (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.