Moon phase tonight in Male
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Moonrise & moonset in Male — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 2% | 05:21 | 16:55 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:08 | 17:37 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:55 | 18:21 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 07:45 | 19:06 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 08:35 | 19:53 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 13% | 09:27 | 20:43 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 20% | 10:19 | 21:34 |
Times local to Male (Indian/Maldives). “—” 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 Male, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Male
What is the Moon phase tonight in Male?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (2% illuminated) as seen from Male.
What time does the Moon rise in Male tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:21 and sets around 16:55 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 Male?
Moon-wise, yes — at 2% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Male stargazing page.
Times local to Male (Indian/Maldives), computed from established astronomical models.