Moon phase tonight in Lexington-Fayette
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Moonrise & moonset in Lexington-Fayette — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 7% | 06:36 | 18:03 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 07:41 | 18:27 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:46 | 18:52 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:51 | 19:19 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 10:55 | 19:50 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 11:57 | 20:26 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 12% | 12:54 | 21:08 |
Times local to Lexington-Fayette (America/New_York). “—” 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 Lexington-Fayette, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Lexington-Fayette
What is the Moon phase tonight in Lexington-Fayette?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (7% illuminated) as seen from Lexington-Fayette.
What time does the Moon rise in Lexington-Fayette tonight?
The Moon rises around 06:36 and sets around 18:03 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 Hunter's Moon — is on Monday 26 October; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Lexington-Fayette?
Moon-wise, yes — at 7% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Lexington-Fayette stargazing page.
Times local to Lexington-Fayette (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.