Moon phase tonight in Kandy
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Moonrise & moonset in Kandy — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 29% | 10:30 | 21:49 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 38% | 11:19 | 22:32 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 48% | — | 23:16 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 57% | 12:09 | 00:04 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 67% | 13:00 | 00:53 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 75% | 13:52 | 01:45 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | 14:43 | 02:37 |
Times local to Kandy (Asia/Colombo). “—” 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 Kandy, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Kandy
What is the Moon phase tonight in Kandy?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated) as seen from Kandy.
What time does the Moon rise in Kandy tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:30 and sets around 21:49 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 Kandy?
Moon-wise, yes — at 29% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Kandy stargazing page.
Times local to Kandy (Asia/Colombo), computed from established astronomical models.