Moon phase tonight in Lakeland
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Lakeland — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 98% | 18:43 | 07:09 |
| Sat 26 Sept | 🌕 100% | 19:14 | 08:09 |
| Sun 27 Sept | 🌕 100% | 19:47 | 09:13 |
| Mon 28 Sept | 🌕 97% | 20:24 | 10:19 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 92% | 21:07 | 11:28 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 85% | 21:56 | 12:36 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 76% | 22:54 | — |
Times local to Lakeland (America/New_York). “—” 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 Lakeland, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Lakeland
What is the Moon phase tonight in Lakeland?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (98% illuminated) as seen from Lakeland.
What time does the Moon rise in Lakeland tonight?
The Moon rises around 18:43 and sets around 07:09 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Lakeland?
Moonlight is significant tonight (98% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Lakeland stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Lakeland (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.