Moon phase tonight in Castrop-Rauxel
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Moonrise & moonset in Castrop-Rauxel — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 27% | — | 22:05 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 37% | 13:36 | 22:21 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 46% | 14:52 | 22:42 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 56% | 16:05 | 23:10 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 65% | 17:10 | 23:49 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 74% | 18:05 | 00:40 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 82% | 18:48 | 01:43 |
Times local to Castrop-Rauxel (Europe/Berlin). “—” 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 Castrop-Rauxel, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Castrop-Rauxel
What is the Moon phase tonight in Castrop-Rauxel?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated) as seen from Castrop-Rauxel.
What time does the Moon rise in Castrop-Rauxel tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:05 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 Castrop-Rauxel?
Moon-wise, yes — at 27% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Castrop-Rauxel stargazing page.
Times local to Castrop-Rauxel (Europe/Berlin), computed from established astronomical models.