Moon phase tonight in Boston
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Moonrise & moonset in Boston — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 60% | 22:21 | 13:47 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 48% | 23:33 | 14:41 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 37% | 00:50 | 15:23 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 02:06 | 15:57 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 03:20 | 16:24 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 04:32 | 16:47 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 05:41 | 17:09 |
Times local to Boston (America/New_York). “—” 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 Boston, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Boston
What is the Moon phase tonight in Boston?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (60% illuminated) as seen from Boston.
What time does the Moon rise in Boston tonight?
The Moon rises around 22:21 and sets around 13:47 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 Boston?
Moonlight is significant tonight (60% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Boston stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Boston (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.