Moon phase tonight in Le Mans
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Moonrise & moonset in Le Mans — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 27% | 13:53 | 22:44 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 36% | — | 23:04 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 46% | 15:04 | 23:29 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 56% | 16:13 | 00:01 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 65% | 17:16 | 00:43 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 74% | 18:10 | 01:34 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 82% | 18:54 | 02:35 |
Times local to Le Mans (Europe/Paris). “—” 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 Le Mans, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Le Mans
What is the Moon phase tonight in Le Mans?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated) as seen from Le Mans.
What time does the Moon rise in Le Mans tonight?
The Moon rises around 13:53 and sets around 22:44 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 Le Mans?
Moon-wise, yes — at 27% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Le Mans stargazing page.
Times local to Le Mans (Europe/Paris), computed from established astronomical models.