Moon phase tonight in Limerick
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Moonrise & moonset in Limerick — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 11% | 05:02 | 17:47 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 06:23 | 17:58 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:43 | 18:08 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:02 | 18:19 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 10:22 | 18:32 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 4% | 11:40 | 18:49 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 12:54 | 19:10 |
Times local to Limerick (Europe/Dublin). “—” 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 Limerick, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Limerick
What is the Moon phase tonight in Limerick?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (11% illuminated) as seen from Limerick.
What time does the Moon rise in Limerick tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:02 and sets around 17:47 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 Limerick?
Moon-wise, yes — at 11% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Limerick stargazing page.
Times local to Limerick (Europe/Dublin), computed from established astronomical models.