Moon phase tonight in Mechelen
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Moonrise & moonset in Mechelen — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 32% | 13:46 | 22:35 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 41% | 15:01 | 22:57 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 51% | 16:13 | 23:26 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 60% | 17:18 | 00:05 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 69% | 18:13 | 00:56 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 78% | 18:56 | 01:59 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 19:28 | 03:10 |
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 First Quarter (32% illuminated) as seen from Mechelen.
What time does the Moon rise in Mechelen tonight?
The Moon rises around 13:46 and sets around 22:35 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 Mechelen?
Moon-wise, yes — at 32% 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.