Moon phase tonight in Kirkuk
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Moonrise & moonset in Kirkuk — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 60% | 21:45 | 12:17 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 48% | 22:53 | 13:16 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 37% | 00:05 | 14:06 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 01:16 | 14:47 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 02:25 | 15:21 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 03:32 | 15:51 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 04:37 | 16:18 |
Times local to Kirkuk (Asia/Baghdad). “—” 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 Kirkuk, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Kirkuk
What is the Moon phase tonight in Kirkuk?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (60% illuminated) as seen from Kirkuk.
What time does the Moon rise in Kirkuk tonight?
The Moon rises around 21:45 and sets around 12:17 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 Kirkuk?
Moonlight is significant tonight (60% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Kirkuk stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Kirkuk (Asia/Baghdad), computed from established astronomical models.