Moon phase tonight in Kansas City
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Moonrise & moonset in Kansas City — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 34% | 01:39 | 15:49 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 24% | 02:52 | 16:25 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 15% | 04:03 | 16:54 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 8% | 05:12 | 17:20 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌑 3% | 06:19 | 17:44 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:25 | 18:08 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:30 | 18:32 |
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 Last Quarter (34% illuminated) as seen from Kansas City.
What time does the Moon rise in Kansas City tonight?
The Moon rises around 01:39 and sets around 15:49 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 Hunter's Moon — is on Monday 26 October; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Kansas City?
Moon-wise, yes — at 34% 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.