Moon phase tonight in Durham
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Moonrise & moonset in Durham — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 73% | 16:41 | 01:59 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 17:27 | 02:57 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 88% | 18:07 | 03:58 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 93% | 18:42 | 05:00 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌕 97% | 19:12 | 06:02 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:39 | 07:05 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 20:04 | 08:07 |
Times local to Durham (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 Durham, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Durham
What is the Moon phase tonight in Durham?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated) as seen from Durham.
What time does the Moon rise in Durham tonight?
The Moon rises around 16:41 and sets around 01:59 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 Sturgeon Moon — is on Friday 28 August; the next new Moon is on Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Durham?
Moonlight is significant tonight (73% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Durham stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Durham (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.