Moon phase tonight in Chelmsford
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Moonrise & moonset in Chelmsford — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 31% | 01:36 | 16:36 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 21% | 03:02 | 16:54 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 13% | 04:24 | 17:08 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 7% | 05:44 | 17:21 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:03 | 17:32 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:21 | 17:45 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:39 | 17:59 |
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 Last Quarter (31% illuminated) as seen from Chelmsford.
What time does the Moon rise in Chelmsford tonight?
The Moon rises around 01:36 and sets around 16:36 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 Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Chelmsford?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Chelmsford stargazing page.
Times local to Chelmsford (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.