Moon phase tonight in Bucharest
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Moonrise & moonset in Bucharest — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 24% | 12:53 | 22:08 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 34% | — | 22:31 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 43% | 14:01 | 22:59 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 53% | 15:07 | 23:33 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 62% | 16:08 | 00:15 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 71% | 17:03 | 01:06 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 79% | 17:49 | 02:06 |
Times local to Bucharest (Europe/Bucharest). “—” 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 Bucharest, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Bucharest
What is the Moon phase tonight in Bucharest?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated) as seen from Bucharest.
What time does the Moon rise in Bucharest tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:53 and sets around 22:08 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 Bucharest?
Moon-wise, yes — at 24% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Bucharest stargazing page.
Times local to Bucharest (Europe/Bucharest), computed from established astronomical models.