Moon phase tonight in Lake Forest
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Moonrise & moonset in Lake Forest — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 31% | — | 22:48 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | 13:27 | 23:25 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 14:26 | 00:07 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 60% | 15:22 | 00:55 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 69% | 16:13 | 01:48 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 16:59 | 02:46 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 17:40 | 03:46 |
Times local to Lake Forest (America/Los_Angeles). “—” 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 Lake Forest, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Lake Forest
What is the Moon phase tonight in Lake Forest?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated) as seen from Lake Forest.
What time does the Moon rise in Lake Forest tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:48 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 Lake Forest?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Lake Forest stargazing page.
Times local to Lake Forest (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.