Moon phase tonight in Lincoln
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Moonrise & moonset in Lincoln — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 36% | 13:16 | 21:45 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 46% | 14:35 | 22:04 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 56% | 15:49 | 22:30 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 65% | 16:56 | 23:08 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 74% | 17:52 | 23:59 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 82% | 18:33 | 01:04 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 88% | 19:02 | 02:17 |
Times local to Lincoln (Europe/London). “—” 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 Lincoln, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Lincoln
What is the Moon phase tonight in Lincoln?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (36% illuminated) as seen from Lincoln.
What time does the Moon rise in Lincoln tonight?
The Moon rises around 13:16 and sets around 21:45 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 Lincoln?
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 Lincoln stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Lincoln (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.