Moon phase tonight in Kaiyuan
China
Moonrise & moonset in Kaiyuan — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 29% | 00:24 | 14:40 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 19% | 01:40 | 15:10 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 11% | 02:53 | 15:35 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 04:03 | 15:57 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:13 | 16:18 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:21 | 16:39 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:30 | 17:01 |
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 Waning Crescent (29% illuminated) as seen from Kaiyuan.
What time does the Moon rise in Kaiyuan tonight?
The Moon rises around 00:24 and sets around 14:40 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 Kaiyuan?
Moon-wise, yes — at 29% 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.