WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Burnley

United Kingdom

Waxing Gibbous
92% illuminated
Moonrise
19:32
Moonset
03:40
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Burnley — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌔 92%19:3203:40
Wed 26 Aug🌕 97%19:4705:00
Thu 27 Aug🌕 99%19:5806:20
Fri 28 Aug🌕 100%20:0707:40
Sat 29 Aug🌕 98%20:1609:01
Sun 30 Aug🌖 95%20:2510:24
Mon 31 Aug🌖 89%20:3511:51

Times local to Burnley (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 Burnley, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Burnley

What is the Moon phase tonight in Burnley?

Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated) as seen from Burnley.

What time does the Moon rise in Burnley tonight?

The Moon rises around 19:32 and sets around 03:40 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 Burnley?

Moonlight is significant tonight (92% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Burnley stargazing page for the full outlook.

Times local to Burnley (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.