Moon phase tonight in Halifax
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Moonrise & moonset in Halifax — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 47% | 23:52 | 15:20 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 36% | 01:11 | 16:01 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 02:29 | 16:32 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 16% | 03:45 | 16:58 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 04:59 | 17:19 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 06:11 | 17:38 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:22 | 17:57 |
Times local to Halifax (America/Halifax). “—” 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 Halifax, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Halifax
What is the Moon phase tonight in Halifax?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (47% illuminated) as seen from Halifax.
What time does the Moon rise in Halifax tonight?
The Moon rises around 23:52 and sets around 15:20 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 Halifax?
Moonlight is significant tonight (47% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Halifax stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Halifax (America/Halifax), computed from established astronomical models.