Moon phase tonight in Cedar Rapids
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Moonrise & moonset in Cedar Rapids — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 100% | 19:38 | 06:52 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 99% | 19:59 | 08:00 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 97% | 20:19 | 09:08 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 92% | 20:41 | 10:19 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 85% | 21:05 | 11:32 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 76% | 21:33 | 12:48 |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌗 66% | 22:08 | — |
Times local to Cedar Rapids (America/Chicago). “—” 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 Cedar Rapids, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Cedar Rapids
What is the Moon phase tonight in Cedar Rapids?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (100% illuminated) as seen from Cedar Rapids.
What time does the Moon rise in Cedar Rapids tonight?
The Moon rises around 19:38 and sets around 06:52 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 Cedar Rapids?
Moonlight is significant tonight (100% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Cedar Rapids stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Cedar Rapids (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.