Moon phase tonight in Chengdu
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Moonrise & moonset in Chengdu — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 91% | 17:59 | 04:29 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌔 96% | 18:34 | 05:28 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 19:06 | 06:27 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:35 | 07:26 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 99% | 20:04 | 08:26 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 95% | 20:32 | 09:27 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 90% | 21:03 | 10:30 |
Times local to Chengdu (Asia/Shanghai). “—” 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 Chengdu, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Chengdu
What is the Moon phase tonight in Chengdu?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated) as seen from Chengdu.
What time does the Moon rise in Chengdu tonight?
The Moon rises around 17:59 and sets around 04:29 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 Chengdu?
Moonlight is significant tonight (91% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Chengdu stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Chengdu (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.