Moon phase tonight in Halifax
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Moonrise & moonset in Halifax — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 30% | 13:24 | 21:48 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | 14:43 | 22:06 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 49% | 15:59 | 22:32 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | 17:06 | 23:09 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 68% | 18:01 | 00:00 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 76% | 18:42 | 01:05 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 19:11 | 02:20 |
Times local to Halifax (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 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 Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Halifax.
What time does the Moon rise in Halifax tonight?
The Moon rises around 13:24 and sets around 21:48 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 Halifax?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Halifax stargazing page.
Times local to Halifax (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.