Moon phase tonight in Heidelberg
Germany
Moonrise & moonset in Heidelberg — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 17% | 03:32 | 17:15 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 04:51 | 17:32 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 06:09 | 17:47 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:25 | 18:01 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:40 | 18:16 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:55 | 18:33 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 4% | 11:10 | 18:53 |
Times local to Heidelberg (Europe/Berlin). “—” 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 Heidelberg, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Heidelberg
What is the Moon phase tonight in Heidelberg?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (17% illuminated) as seen from Heidelberg.
What time does the Moon rise in Heidelberg tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:32 and sets around 17:15 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 Heidelberg?
Moon-wise, yes — at 17% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Heidelberg stargazing page.
Times local to Heidelberg (Europe/Berlin), computed from established astronomical models.