Moon phase tonight in Gainesville
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Moonrise & moonset in Gainesville — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 48% | 13:49 | 00:10 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 57% | 14:47 | 00:53 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 67% | 15:42 | 01:41 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 75% | 16:34 | 02:34 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | 17:22 | 03:30 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 89% | 18:04 | 04:28 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 95% | 18:41 | 05:27 |
Times local to Gainesville (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 Gainesville, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Gainesville
What is the Moon phase tonight in Gainesville?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (48% illuminated) as seen from Gainesville.
What time does the Moon rise in Gainesville tonight?
The Moon rises around 13:49 and sets around 00:10 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 Gainesville?
Moonlight is significant tonight (48% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Gainesville stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Gainesville (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.