Moon phase tonight in Jos
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Moonrise & moonset in Jos — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 20% | 03:20 | 15:14 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 12% | 04:12 | 15:58 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 05:02 | 16:39 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:51 | 17:19 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:40 | 17:59 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:31 | 18:40 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 08:22 | 19:24 |
Times local to Jos (Africa/Lagos). “—” 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 Jos, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Jos
What is the Moon phase tonight in Jos?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (20% illuminated) as seen from Jos.
What time does the Moon rise in Jos tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:20 and sets around 15:14 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 Jos?
Moon-wise, yes — at 20% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Jos stargazing page.
Times local to Jos (Africa/Lagos), computed from established astronomical models.