Moon phase tonight in Gilbert
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Moonrise & moonset in Gilbert — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 100% | 18:50 | 06:24 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:17 | 07:25 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 97% | 19:43 | 08:27 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 92% | 20:11 | 09:31 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 86% | 20:42 | 10:38 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 77% | 21:17 | 11:47 |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌗 67% | 21:58 | — |
Times local to Gilbert (America/Phoenix). “—” 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 Gilbert, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Gilbert
What is the Moon phase tonight in Gilbert?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (100% illuminated) as seen from Gilbert.
What time does the Moon rise in Gilbert tonight?
The Moon rises around 18:50 and sets around 06:24 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 Gilbert?
Moonlight is significant tonight (100% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Gilbert stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Gilbert (America/Phoenix), computed from established astronomical models.