Moon phase tonight in Huntsville
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Moonrise & moonset in Huntsville — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 99% | 19:09 | 06:38 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:35 | 07:40 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 99% | 20:00 | 08:43 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 95% | 20:27 | 09:47 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 90% | 20:57 | 10:55 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 82% | 21:30 | 12:05 |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌖 73% | 22:10 | — |
Times local to Huntsville (America/Chicago). “—” 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 Huntsville, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Huntsville
What is the Moon phase tonight in Huntsville?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (99% illuminated) as seen from Huntsville.
What time does the Moon rise in Huntsville tonight?
The Moon rises around 19:09 and sets around 06:38 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 Huntsville?
Moonlight is significant tonight (99% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Huntsville stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Huntsville (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.