Moon phase tonight in Colchester
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in Colchester — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 31% | 01:34 | 16:35 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 21% | 03:00 | 16:53 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 13% | 04:22 | 17:07 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 7% | 05:42 | 17:19 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:01 | 17:31 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:20 | 17:43 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:38 | 17:57 |
Times local to Colchester (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 Colchester, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Colchester
What is the Moon phase tonight in Colchester?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (31% illuminated) as seen from Colchester.
What time does the Moon rise in Colchester tonight?
The Moon rises around 01:34 and sets around 16:35 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 Colchester?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Colchester stargazing page.
Times local to Colchester (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.