Moon phase tonight in Chester
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in Chester — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 97% | 18:27 | 06:43 |
| Sat 26 Sept | 🌕 100% | 18:37 | 08:06 |
| Sun 27 Sept | 🌕 100% | 18:48 | 09:32 |
| Mon 28 Sept | 🌕 97% | 19:02 | 11:02 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 92% | 19:20 | 12:33 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 85% | 19:47 | — |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 76% | 20:28 | 13:59 |
Times local to Chester (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 Chester, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Chester
What is the Moon phase tonight in Chester?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (97% illuminated) as seen from Chester.
What time does the Moon rise in Chester tonight?
The Moon rises around 18:27 and sets around 06:43 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Chester?
Moonlight is significant tonight (97% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Chester stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Chester (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.