Moon phase tonight in Dessalines
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Moonrise & moonset in Dessalines — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 49% | 00:47 | 13:37 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 38% | 01:51 | 14:30 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 27% | 02:52 | 15:17 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 18% | 03:51 | 15:59 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 04:46 | 16:38 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 05:41 | 17:14 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:34 | 17:49 |
Times local to Dessalines (America/Port-au-Prince). “—” 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 Dessalines, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Dessalines
What is the Moon phase tonight in Dessalines?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (49% illuminated) as seen from Dessalines.
What time does the Moon rise in Dessalines tonight?
The Moon rises around 00:47 and sets around 13:37 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 Dessalines?
Moonlight is significant tonight (49% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Dessalines stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Dessalines (America/Port-au-Prince), computed from established astronomical models.