Moon phase tonight in Gangtok
India
Moonrise & moonset in Gangtok — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 1% | 05:58 | 16:48 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:57 | 17:21 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:55 | 17:56 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 6% | 08:53 | 18:34 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 12% | 09:50 | 19:17 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 18% | 10:43 | 20:05 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌒 26% | 11:31 | 20:57 |
Times local to Gangtok (Asia/Kolkata). “—” 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 Gangtok, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Gangtok
What is the Moon phase tonight in Gangtok?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (1% illuminated) as seen from Gangtok.
What time does the Moon rise in Gangtok tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:58 and sets around 16:48 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 Gangtok?
Moon-wise, yes — at 1% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Gangtok stargazing page.
Times local to Gangtok (Asia/Kolkata), computed from established astronomical models.