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Moon phase tonight in Le Tampon

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Waxing Crescent
29% illuminated
Moonrise
10:05
Moonset
22:35
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Le Tampon — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌒 29%10:0522:35
Tue 18 Aug🌓 39%10:4323:30
Wed 19 Aug🌓 49%11:2500:24
Thu 20 Aug🌓 58%12:1101:19
Fri 21 Aug🌓 67%02:13
Sat 22 Aug🌔 76%13:0003:04
Sun 23 Aug🌔 83%13:5303:53

Times local to Le Tampon (Indian/Reunion). “—” 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 Tampon, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Le Tampon

What is the Moon phase tonight in Le Tampon?

Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated) as seen from Le Tampon.

What time does the Moon rise in Le Tampon tonight?

The Moon rises around 10:05 and sets around 22:35 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 Tampon?

Moon-wise, yes — at 29% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Le Tampon stargazing page.

Times local to Le Tampon (Indian/Reunion), computed from established astronomical models.