Moon phase tonight in Dorchester
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Moonrise & moonset in Dorchester — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 2% | 09:07 | 18:15 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 10:14 | 18:43 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 10% | 11:18 | 19:16 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 17% | 12:16 | 19:55 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 25% | — | 20:42 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌓 33% | 13:07 | 21:37 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 42% | 13:49 | 22:37 |
Times local to Dorchester (America/New_York). “—” 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 Dorchester, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Dorchester
What is the Moon phase tonight in Dorchester?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (2% illuminated) as seen from Dorchester.
What time does the Moon rise in Dorchester tonight?
The Moon rises around 09:07 and sets around 18:15 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 Dorchester?
Moon-wise, yes — at 2% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Dorchester stargazing page.
Times local to Dorchester (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.