WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Leeuwarden

Netherlands

First Quarter
36% illuminated
Moonrise
13:50
Moonset
22:20
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Leeuwarden — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌓 36%13:5022:20
Wed 19 Aug🌓 46%15:0822:39
Thu 20 Aug🌓 55%16:2223:05
Fri 21 Aug🌓 64%17:3023:42
Sat 22 Aug🌔 73%18:2500:33
Sun 23 Aug🌔 81%19:0701:37
Mon 24 Aug🌔 88%19:3602:51

Times local to Leeuwarden (Europe/Amsterdam). “—” 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 Leeuwarden, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Leeuwarden

What is the Moon phase tonight in Leeuwarden?

Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (36% illuminated) as seen from Leeuwarden.

What time does the Moon rise in Leeuwarden tonight?

The Moon rises around 13:50 and sets around 22:20 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 Leeuwarden?

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 Leeuwarden stargazing page for the full outlook.

Times local to Leeuwarden (Europe/Amsterdam), computed from established astronomical models.