Moon phase tonight in Columbus
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Moonrise & moonset in Columbus — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 1% | 07:37 | 18:20 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:44 | 18:43 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 09:50 | 19:09 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 6% | 10:55 | 19:39 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 11% | 11:58 | 20:13 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 18% | 12:55 | 20:54 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 26% | — | 21:42 |
Times local to Columbus (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 Columbus, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Columbus
What is the Moon phase tonight in Columbus?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (1% illuminated) as seen from Columbus.
What time does the Moon rise in Columbus tonight?
The Moon rises around 07:37 and sets around 18:20 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 Columbus?
Moon-wise, yes — at 1% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Columbus stargazing page.
Times local to Columbus (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.