WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Exeter

United Kingdom

First Quarter
37% illuminated
Moonrise
13:19
Moonset
22:09
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Exeter — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌓 37%13:1922:09
Wed 19 Aug🌓 46%14:3322:31
Thu 20 Aug🌓 56%15:4523:00
Fri 21 Aug🌓 65%16:4923:40
Sat 22 Aug🌔 74%17:4400:32
Sun 23 Aug🌔 82%18:2701:34
Mon 24 Aug🌔 89%18:5902:45

Times local to Exeter (Europe/London). “—” 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 Exeter, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Exeter

What is the Moon phase tonight in Exeter?

Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (37% illuminated) as seen from Exeter.

What time does the Moon rise in Exeter tonight?

The Moon rises around 13:19 and sets around 22:09 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 Exeter?

Moonlight is significant tonight (37% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Exeter stargazing page for the full outlook.

Times local to Exeter (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.