Moon phase tonight in Fort Lauderdale
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Moonrise & moonset in Fort Lauderdale — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌖 93% | 21:04 | 11:15 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 86% | 21:54 | 12:23 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 77% | 22:52 | — |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 67% | 23:55 | 13:27 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 56% | 01:02 | 14:25 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 44% | 02:09 | 15:16 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌗 33% | 03:14 | 16:00 |
Times local to Fort Lauderdale (America/New_York). “—” 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 Lauderdale, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Fort Lauderdale
What is the Moon phase tonight in Fort Lauderdale?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated) as seen from Fort Lauderdale.
What time does the Moon rise in Fort Lauderdale tonight?
The Moon rises around 21:04 and sets around 11:15 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 Fort Lauderdale?
Moonlight is significant tonight (93% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Fort Lauderdale stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Fort Lauderdale (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.