Moon phase tonight in Dayton
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Dayton — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 9% | 05:28 | 17:39 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 06:35 | 18:02 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:42 | 18:25 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:48 | 18:49 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:54 | 19:15 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 11:00 | 19:44 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 10% | 12:02 | 20:19 |
Times local to Dayton (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 Dayton, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Dayton
What is the Moon phase tonight in Dayton?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (9% illuminated) as seen from Dayton.
What time does the Moon rise in Dayton tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:28 and sets around 17:39 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 Dayton?
Moon-wise, yes — at 9% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Dayton stargazing page.
Times local to Dayton (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.