Moon phase tonight in Heerlen
Netherlands
Moonrise & moonset in Heerlen — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 2% | 07:38 | 18:11 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:55 | 18:24 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 10:13 | 18:39 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 11:28 | 18:58 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 12:40 | 19:21 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 13% | — | 19:53 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 20% | 13:44 | 20:35 |
Times local to Heerlen (Europe/Amsterdam). “—” 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 Heerlen, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Heerlen
What is the Moon phase tonight in Heerlen?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (2% illuminated) as seen from Heerlen.
What time does the Moon rise in Heerlen tonight?
The Moon rises around 07:38 and sets around 18:11 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 Heerlen?
Moon-wise, yes — at 2% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Heerlen stargazing page.
Times local to Heerlen (Europe/Amsterdam), computed from established astronomical models.