Moon phase tonight in Manchester
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Moonrise & moonset in Manchester — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 32% | — | 22:13 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 41% | 13:44 | 22:44 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 51% | 14:48 | 23:21 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 61% | 15:47 | 00:06 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 70% | 16:40 | 00:59 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 78% | 17:24 | 01:59 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 18:00 | 03:04 |
Times local to Manchester (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 Manchester, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Manchester
What is the Moon phase tonight in Manchester?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (32% illuminated) as seen from Manchester.
What time does the Moon rise in Manchester tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:13 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 Manchester?
Moon-wise, yes — at 32% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Manchester stargazing page.
Times local to Manchester (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.