Moon phase tonight in Gillingham
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in Gillingham — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 5% | 05:44 | 17:20 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:02 | 17:32 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:20 | 17:45 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:38 | 18:00 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 4% | 10:54 | 18:17 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 12:06 | 18:40 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 15% | — | 19:12 |
Times local to Gillingham (Europe/London). “—” 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 Gillingham, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Gillingham
What is the Moon phase tonight in Gillingham?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (5% illuminated) as seen from Gillingham.
What time does the Moon rise in Gillingham tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:44 and sets around 17:20 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 Gillingham?
Moon-wise, yes — at 5% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Gillingham stargazing page.
Times local to Gillingham (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.