Moon phase tonight in Columbia
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Moonrise & moonset in Columbia — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 35% | — | 22:50 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | 13:57 | 23:24 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 14:59 | 00:03 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 15:56 | 00:50 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 16:48 | 01:43 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 17:33 | 02:42 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 87% | 18:12 | 03:45 |
Times local to Columbia (America/Chicago). “—” 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 Columbia, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Columbia
What is the Moon phase tonight in Columbia?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Columbia.
What time does the Moon rise in Columbia tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:50 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 Columbia?
Moonlight is significant tonight (35% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Columbia stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Columbia (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.