Moon phase tonight in Cape Coral
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Moonrise & moonset in Cape Coral — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 2% | 09:15 | 19:30 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 6% | 10:13 | 20:07 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 11% | 11:11 | 20:48 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 18% | 12:05 | 21:34 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 25% | 12:57 | 22:23 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌓 34% | — | 23:16 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 43% | 13:43 | 00:12 |
Times local to Cape Coral (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 Cape Coral, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Cape Coral
What is the Moon phase tonight in Cape Coral?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (2% illuminated) as seen from Cape Coral.
What time does the Moon rise in Cape Coral tonight?
The Moon rises around 09:15 and sets around 19:30 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 Monday 9 November.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Cape Coral?
Moon-wise, yes — at 2% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Cape Coral stargazing page.
Times local to Cape Coral (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.