Moon phase tonight in Mechelen
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Moonrise & moonset in Mechelen — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 14% | 05:08 | 17:51 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 7% | 06:27 | 18:04 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 07:45 | 18:17 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:02 | 18:30 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 10:20 | 18:45 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 11:36 | 19:03 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 12:48 | 19:26 |
Times local to Mechelen (Europe/Brussels). “—” 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 Mechelen, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Mechelen
What is the Moon phase tonight in Mechelen?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (14% illuminated) as seen from Mechelen.
What time does the Moon rise in Mechelen tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:08 and sets around 17:51 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 Mechelen?
Moon-wise, yes — at 14% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Mechelen stargazing page.
Times local to Mechelen (Europe/Brussels), computed from established astronomical models.