Moon phase tonight in Kaiyuan
China
Moonrise & moonset in Kaiyuan — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 30% | 10:58 | 20:34 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 39% | — | 20:58 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 49% | 12:05 | 21:26 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 58% | 13:10 | 22:00 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 68% | 14:12 | 22:40 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 76% | 15:08 | 23:29 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 84% | 15:57 | 00:26 |
Times local to Kaiyuan (Asia/Shanghai). “—” 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 Kaiyuan, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Kaiyuan
What is the Moon phase tonight in Kaiyuan?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Kaiyuan.
What time does the Moon rise in Kaiyuan tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:58 and sets around 20:34 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 Kaiyuan?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Kaiyuan stargazing page.
Times local to Kaiyuan (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.