Moon phase tonight in Cairo
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Moonrise & moonset in Cairo — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 79% | 16:34 | 02:37 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 86% | 17:18 | 03:35 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 92% | 17:57 | 04:34 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌕 97% | 18:31 | 05:32 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 19:02 | 06:31 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:32 | 07:30 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 98% | 20:01 | 08:29 |
Times local to Cairo (Africa/Cairo). “—” 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 Cairo, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Cairo
What is the Moon phase tonight in Cairo?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated) as seen from Cairo.
What time does the Moon rise in Cairo tonight?
The Moon rises around 16:34 and sets around 02:37 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 Cairo?
Moonlight is significant tonight (79% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Cairo stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Cairo (Africa/Cairo), computed from established astronomical models.