Moon phase tonight in Ilford
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in Ilford — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 4% | 05:46 | 17:22 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:04 | 17:34 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:22 | 17:47 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:40 | 18:01 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 4% | 10:57 | 18:18 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 12:10 | 18:41 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 16% | — | 19:12 |
Times local to Ilford (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 Ilford, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Ilford
What is the Moon phase tonight in Ilford?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (4% illuminated) as seen from Ilford.
What time does the Moon rise in Ilford tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:46 and sets around 17:22 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 Ilford?
Moon-wise, yes — at 4% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Ilford stargazing page.
Times local to Ilford (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.