Moon phase tonight in Mascara
DZ
Moonrise & moonset in Mascara — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 28% | 12:19 | 22:11 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 38% | — | 22:41 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 47% | 13:21 | 23:16 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 57% | 14:21 | 23:55 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 66% | 15:19 | 00:41 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 75% | 16:12 | 01:33 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | 17:00 | 02:29 |
Times local to Mascara (Africa/Algiers). “—” 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 Mascara, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Mascara
What is the Moon phase tonight in Mascara?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated) as seen from Mascara.
What time does the Moon rise in Mascara tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:19 and sets around 22:11 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 Mascara?
Moon-wise, yes — at 28% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Mascara stargazing page.
Times local to Mascara (Africa/Algiers), computed from established astronomical models.