Moon phase tonight in High Point
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Moonrise & moonset in High Point — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 27% | 12:55 | 22:37 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 36% | — | 23:08 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 46% | 13:57 | 23:43 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 55% | 14:57 | 00:23 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 65% | 15:54 | 01:10 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 16:46 | 02:03 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 17:32 | 03:01 |
Times local to High Point (America/New_York). “—” 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 High Point, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for High Point
What is the Moon phase tonight in High Point?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated) as seen from High Point.
What time does the Moon rise in High Point tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:55 and sets around 22:37 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 High Point?
Moon-wise, yes — at 27% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the High Point stargazing page.
Times local to High Point (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.