Moon phase tonight in Chatham
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in Chatham — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 49% | 15:32 | 22:39 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | 16:37 | 23:18 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 68% | 17:32 | 00:10 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 76% | 18:14 | 01:13 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 18:46 | 02:24 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 90% | 19:09 | 03:40 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌔 95% | 19:27 | 04:56 |
Times local to Chatham (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 Chatham, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Chatham
What is the Moon phase tonight in Chatham?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (49% illuminated) as seen from Chatham.
What time does the Moon rise in Chatham tonight?
The Moon rises around 15:32 and sets around 22:39 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 Chatham?
Moonlight is significant tonight (49% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Chatham stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Chatham (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.