Moon phase tonight in Clifton
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Moonrise & moonset in Clifton — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 22% | 03:35 | 16:34 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 13% | 04:45 | 16:59 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 7% | 05:54 | 17:21 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:01 | 17:43 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:09 | 18:06 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:16 | 18:31 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 10:21 | 19:00 |
Times local to Clifton (America/New_York). “—” 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 Clifton, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Clifton
What is the Moon phase tonight in Clifton?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (22% illuminated) as seen from Clifton.
What time does the Moon rise in Clifton tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:35 and sets around 16:34 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 Clifton?
Moon-wise, yes — at 22% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Clifton stargazing page.
Times local to Clifton (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.