Moon phase tonight in Des Moines
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Des Moines — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 59% | 22:59 | 14:17 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 47% | 00:11 | 15:11 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 36% | 01:27 | 15:53 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 02:43 | 16:27 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 03:56 | 16:54 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 05:07 | 17:18 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 06:16 | 17:40 |
Times local to Des Moines (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 Des Moines, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Des Moines
What is the Moon phase tonight in Des Moines?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (59% illuminated) as seen from Des Moines.
What time does the Moon rise in Des Moines tonight?
The Moon rises around 22:59 and sets around 14:17 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 Des Moines?
Moonlight is significant tonight (59% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Des Moines stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Des Moines (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.