WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Delft

Netherlands

Waxing Crescent
30% illuminated
Moonrise
13:51
Moonset
22:31
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Delft — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌒 30%13:5122:31
Wed 19 Aug🌓 40%15:0722:52
Thu 20 Aug🌓 49%16:2023:19
Fri 21 Aug🌓 59%17:2623:58
Sat 22 Aug🌓 68%18:2100:49
Sun 23 Aug🌔 76%19:0301:52
Mon 24 Aug🌔 84%19:3403:04

Times local to Delft (Europe/Amsterdam). “—” 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 Delft, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Delft

What is the Moon phase tonight in Delft?

Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Delft.

What time does the Moon rise in Delft tonight?

The Moon rises around 13:51 and sets around 22:31 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 Delft?

Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Delft stargazing page.

Times local to Delft (Europe/Amsterdam), computed from established astronomical models.