WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Leiden

Netherlands

Waxing Crescent
26% illuminated
Moonrise
Moonset
22:14
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Leiden — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌒 26%22:14
Tue 18 Aug🌓 36%13:5122:30
Wed 19 Aug🌓 45%15:0722:50
Thu 20 Aug🌓 55%16:2023:18
Fri 21 Aug🌓 64%17:2723:56
Sat 22 Aug🌔 73%18:2200:47
Sun 23 Aug🌔 81%19:0401:51

Times local to Leiden (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 Leiden, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Leiden

What is the Moon phase tonight in Leiden?

Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated) as seen from Leiden.

What time does the Moon rise in Leiden tonight?

The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:14 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 Leiden?

Moon-wise, yes — at 26% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Leiden stargazing page.

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