Moon phase tonight in Kansas City
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Moonrise & moonset in Kansas City — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 31% | — | 22:08 |
| Thu 17 Sept | 🌓 40% | 13:56 | 22:51 |
| Fri 18 Sept | 🌓 49% | 14:50 | 23:42 |
| Sat 19 Sept | 🌓 59% | 15:38 | 00:39 |
| Sun 20 Sept | 🌓 68% | 16:18 | 01:40 |
| Mon 21 Sept | 🌔 77% | 16:53 | 02:44 |
| Tue 22 Sept | 🌔 84% | 17:22 | 03:48 |
Times local to Kansas City (America/Chicago). “—” 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 Kansas City, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Kansas City
What is the Moon phase tonight in Kansas City?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated) as seen from Kansas City.
What time does the Moon rise in Kansas City tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:08 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Kansas City?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Kansas City stargazing page.
Times local to Kansas City (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.