Moon phase tonight in Lào Cai
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Moonrise & moonset in Lào Cai — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 36% | 11:39 | 22:02 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | — | 22:41 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 55% | 12:34 | 23:24 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 13:29 | 00:11 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 14:22 | 01:01 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 15:13 | 01:55 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 88% | 15:59 | 02:50 |
Times local to Lào Cai (Asia/Bangkok). “—” 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 Lào Cai, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Lào Cai
What is the Moon phase tonight in Lào Cai?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (36% illuminated) as seen from Lào Cai.
What time does the Moon rise in Lào Cai tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:39 and sets around 22:02 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 Lào Cai?
Moonlight is significant tonight (36% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Lào Cai stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Lào Cai (Asia/Bangkok), computed from established astronomical models.