Moon phase tonight in Jackson
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Jackson — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 61% | 14:56 | 00:44 |
| Sun 20 Sept | 🌔 70% | 15:39 | 01:42 |
| Mon 21 Sept | 🌔 78% | 16:17 | 02:42 |
| Tue 22 Sept | 🌔 86% | 16:50 | 03:42 |
| Wed 23 Sept | 🌔 92% | 17:21 | 04:42 |
| Thu 24 Sept | 🌕 97% | 17:49 | 05:42 |
| Fri 25 Sept | 🌕 99% | 18:17 | 06:44 |
Times local to Jackson (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 Jackson, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Jackson
What is the Moon phase tonight in Jackson?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (61% illuminated) as seen from Jackson.
What time does the Moon rise in Jackson tonight?
The Moon rises around 14:56 and sets around 00:44 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Jackson?
Moonlight is significant tonight (61% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Jackson stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Jackson (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.