Moon phase tonight in Galway
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Moonrise & moonset in Galway — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 35% | 00:41 | 16:59 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 24% | 02:11 | 17:22 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 15% | 03:38 | 17:37 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 8% | 05:03 | 17:49 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌑 3% | 06:25 | 18:00 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:45 | 18:09 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:06 | 18:20 |
Times local to Galway (Europe/Dublin). “—” 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 Galway, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Galway
What is the Moon phase tonight in Galway?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Galway.
What time does the Moon rise in Galway tonight?
The Moon rises around 00:41 and sets around 16:59 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 Hunter's Moon — is on Monday 26 October; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Galway?
Moon-wise, yes — at 35% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Galway stargazing page.
Times local to Galway (Europe/Dublin), computed from established astronomical models.