Moon phase tonight in Grand-Bassam
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Moonrise & moonset in Grand-Bassam — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 28% | 10:46 | 22:09 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 38% | 11:34 | 22:53 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 47% | — | 23:39 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 57% | 12:24 | 00:27 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 66% | 13:16 | 01:17 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 75% | 14:07 | 02:09 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | 14:58 | 03:01 |
Times local to Grand-Bassam (Africa/Abidjan). “—” 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 Grand-Bassam, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Grand-Bassam
What is the Moon phase tonight in Grand-Bassam?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated) as seen from Grand-Bassam.
What time does the Moon rise in Grand-Bassam tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:46 and sets around 22:09 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 Grand-Bassam?
Moon-wise, yes — at 28% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Grand-Bassam stargazing page.
Times local to Grand-Bassam (Africa/Abidjan), computed from established astronomical models.