Moon phase tonight in Gaoyou
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Moonrise & moonset in Gaoyou — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 27% | 10:57 | 21:09 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 36% | 11:57 | 21:39 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 46% | — | 22:14 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 55% | 12:56 | 22:52 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 65% | 13:54 | 23:37 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 14:49 | 00:27 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 15:38 | 01:22 |
Times local to Gaoyou (Asia/Shanghai). “—” 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 Gaoyou, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Gaoyou
What is the Moon phase tonight in Gaoyou?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated) as seen from Gaoyou.
What time does the Moon rise in Gaoyou tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:57 and sets around 21:09 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 Gaoyou?
Moon-wise, yes — at 27% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Gaoyou stargazing page.
Times local to Gaoyou (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.