Moon phase tonight in Chelmsford
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Moonrise & moonset in Chelmsford — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 36% | 13:06 | 21:48 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | 14:22 | 22:09 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 55% | 15:34 | 22:37 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 16:40 | 23:16 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 17:35 | 00:07 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 18:17 | 01:11 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 88% | 18:48 | 02:22 |
Times local to Chelmsford (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 Chelmsford, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Chelmsford
What is the Moon phase tonight in Chelmsford?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (36% illuminated) as seen from Chelmsford.
What time does the Moon rise in Chelmsford tonight?
The Moon rises around 13:06 and sets around 21:48 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 Chelmsford?
Moonlight is significant tonight (36% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Chelmsford stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Chelmsford (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.