Moon phase tonight in Federal Way
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Federal Way — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌖 82% | 20:33 | — |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 72% | 21:25 | 13:41 |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 61% | 22:31 | 14:46 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 50% | 23:47 | 15:35 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 39% | 01:09 | 16:12 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 28% | 02:30 | 16:40 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 19% | 03:49 | 17:01 |
Times local to Federal Way (America/Los_Angeles). “—” 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 Federal Way, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Federal Way
What is the Moon phase tonight in Federal Way?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Gibbous (82% illuminated) as seen from Federal Way.
What time does the Moon rise in Federal Way tonight?
The Moon rises around 20:33 and sets around — 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 Federal Way?
Moonlight is significant tonight (82% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Federal Way stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Federal Way (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.