Moon phase tonight in McKinney
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Moonrise & moonset in McKinney — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 18% | 04:18 | 16:54 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 05:22 | 17:24 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 06:25 | 17:52 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:27 | 18:20 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:28 | 18:48 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:30 | 19:19 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 4% | 10:31 | 19:53 |
Times local to McKinney (America/Chicago). “—” 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 McKinney, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for McKinney
What is the Moon phase tonight in McKinney?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (18% illuminated) as seen from McKinney.
What time does the Moon rise in McKinney tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:18 and sets around 16:54 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 McKinney?
Moon-wise, yes — at 18% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the McKinney stargazing page.
Times local to McKinney (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.