Moon phase tonight in East Independence
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Moonrise & moonset in East Independence — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 31% | — | 22:58 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 41% | 14:06 | 23:32 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 15:08 | 00:11 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 60% | 16:05 | 00:58 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 69% | 16:57 | 01:51 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 17:42 | 02:50 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 18:20 | 03:53 |
Times local to East Independence (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 East Independence, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for East Independence
What is the Moon phase tonight in East Independence?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (31% illuminated) as seen from East Independence.
What time does the Moon rise in East Independence tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:58 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 East Independence?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the East Independence stargazing page.
Times local to East Independence (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.