Moon phase tonight in Dongtai
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Moonrise & moonset in Dongtai — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 2% | 08:26 | 18:05 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 6% | 09:27 | 18:40 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 11% | 10:25 | 19:21 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 18% | 11:19 | 20:07 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌒 26% | — | 20:58 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 35% | 12:07 | 21:53 |
| Sun 18 Oct | 🌓 44% | 12:50 | 22:51 |
Times local to Dongtai (Asia/Shanghai). “—” 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 Dongtai, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Dongtai
What is the Moon phase tonight in Dongtai?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (2% illuminated) as seen from Dongtai.
What time does the Moon rise in Dongtai tonight?
The Moon rises around 08:26 and sets around 18:05 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 Monday 9 November.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Dongtai?
Moon-wise, yes — at 2% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Dongtai stargazing page.
Times local to Dongtai (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.