Moon phase tonight in Lagos
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Moonrise & moonset in Lagos — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 77% | 15:31 | 03:29 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 16:20 | 04:20 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 91% | 17:07 | 05:09 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌔 96% | 17:51 | 05:58 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 18:33 | 06:45 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:14 | 07:31 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 99% | 19:55 | 08:18 |
Times local to Lagos (Africa/Lagos). “—” 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 Lagos, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Lagos
What is the Moon phase tonight in Lagos?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated) as seen from Lagos.
What time does the Moon rise in Lagos tonight?
The Moon rises around 15:31 and sets around 03:29 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 Lagos?
Moonlight is significant tonight (77% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Lagos stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Lagos (Africa/Lagos), computed from established astronomical models.