Moon phase tonight in Derby
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in Derby — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 60% | 21:25 | 15:02 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 48% | 22:43 | 15:53 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 37% | 00:10 | 16:26 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 27% | 01:40 | 16:49 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 03:07 | 17:06 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 04:31 | 17:18 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 05:53 | 17:29 |
Times local to Derby (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 Derby, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Derby
What is the Moon phase tonight in Derby?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (60% illuminated) as seen from Derby.
What time does the Moon rise in Derby tonight?
The Moon rises around 21:25 and sets around 15:02 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 Derby?
Moonlight is significant tonight (60% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Derby stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Derby (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.