Moon phase tonight in Essaouira
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Moonrise & moonset in Essaouira — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 28% | 12:52 | 22:58 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 37% | — | 23:31 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 47% | 13:52 | 00:07 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 57% | 14:50 | 00:48 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 66% | 15:47 | 01:35 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 75% | 16:40 | 02:27 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 82% | 17:28 | 03:23 |
Times local to Essaouira (Africa/Casablanca). “—” 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 Essaouira, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Essaouira
What is the Moon phase tonight in Essaouira?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated) as seen from Essaouira.
What time does the Moon rise in Essaouira tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:52 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 Essaouira?
Moon-wise, yes — at 28% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Essaouira stargazing page.
Times local to Essaouira (Africa/Casablanca), computed from established astronomical models.