Moon phase tonight in Fort Collins
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Moonrise & moonset in Fort Collins — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 99% | 18:40 | 07:59 |
| Sun 27 Sept | 🌕 100% | 19:05 | 09:12 |
| Mon 28 Sept | 🌕 98% | 19:34 | 10:27 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 93% | 20:09 | 11:43 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 86% | 20:52 | 12:56 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 78% | 21:46 | — |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 68% | 22:51 | 14:01 |
Times local to Fort Collins (America/Denver). “—” 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 Fort Collins, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Fort Collins
What is the Moon phase tonight in Fort Collins?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (99% illuminated) as seen from Fort Collins.
What time does the Moon rise in Fort Collins tonight?
The Moon rises around 18:40 and sets around 07:59 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Fort Collins?
Moonlight is significant tonight (99% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Fort Collins stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Fort Collins (America/Denver), computed from established astronomical models.