Moon phase tonight in Islington
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in Islington — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 71% | 17:36 | 00:11 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 79% | 18:18 | 01:14 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 86% | 18:49 | 02:26 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 92% | 19:12 | 03:42 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌕 97% | 19:30 | 04:58 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 19:44 | 06:15 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:56 | 07:32 |
Times local to Islington (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 Islington, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Islington
What is the Moon phase tonight in Islington?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated) as seen from Islington.
What time does the Moon rise in Islington tonight?
The Moon rises around 17:36 and sets around 00:11 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 Sturgeon Moon — is on Friday 28 August; the next new Moon is on Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Islington?
Moonlight is significant tonight (71% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Islington stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Islington (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.