Moon phase tonight in Lafayette
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Moonrise & moonset in Lafayette — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 32% | — | 23:11 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 42% | 13:31 | 23:49 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 52% | 14:29 | 00:31 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 61% | 15:24 | 01:20 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 70% | 16:16 | 02:12 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 78% | 17:03 | 03:09 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 86% | 17:45 | 04:07 |
Times local to Lafayette (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 Lafayette, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Lafayette
What is the Moon phase tonight in Lafayette?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (32% illuminated) as seen from Lafayette.
What time does the Moon rise in Lafayette tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 23:11 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 Lafayette?
Moon-wise, yes — at 32% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Lafayette stargazing page.
Times local to Lafayette (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.