Moon phase tonight in Kandy
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Moonrise & moonset in Kandy — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 30% | 02:02 | 13:55 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 20% | 02:55 | 14:45 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 12% | 03:46 | 15:30 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 04:35 | 16:13 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:23 | 16:55 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:11 | 17:36 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:00 | 18:18 |
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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Kandy.
What time does the Moon rise in Kandy tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:02 and sets around 13:55 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 Kandy?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% 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.