Moon phase tonight in Fargo
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Moonrise & moonset in Fargo — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 26% | 02:43 | 16:54 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 04:02 | 17:17 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 05:18 | 17:36 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 06:31 | 17:53 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:44 | 18:10 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:57 | 18:28 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 10:10 | 18:48 |
Times local to Fargo (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 Fargo, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Fargo
What is the Moon phase tonight in Fargo?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (26% illuminated) as seen from Fargo.
What time does the Moon rise in Fargo tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:43 and sets around 16:54 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 Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Fargo?
Moon-wise, yes — at 26% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Fargo stargazing page.
Times local to Fargo (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.