Moon phase tonight in Chennai
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Moonrise & moonset in Chennai — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 1% | 07:09 | 18:13 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 08:02 | 18:54 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 08:55 | 19:39 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 13% | 09:49 | 20:26 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 21% | 10:41 | 21:16 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌒 29% | 11:31 | 22:07 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 38% | — | 23:00 |
Times local to Chennai (Asia/Kolkata). “—” 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 Chennai, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Chennai
What is the Moon phase tonight in Chennai?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (1% illuminated) as seen from Chennai.
What time does the Moon rise in Chennai tonight?
The Moon rises around 07:09 and sets around 18:13 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 Monday 9 November.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Chennai?
Moon-wise, yes — at 1% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Chennai stargazing page.
Times local to Chennai (Asia/Kolkata), computed from established astronomical models.