Moon phase tonight in Medan
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Moonrise & moonset in Medan — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 24% | 10:40 | 22:08 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 34% | 11:28 | 22:53 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 43% | 12:17 | 23:39 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 53% | — | 00:27 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 62% | 13:08 | 01:17 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 71% | 13:59 | 02:08 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 79% | 14:50 | 03:00 |
Times local to Medan (Asia/Jakarta). “—” 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 Medan, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Medan
What is the Moon phase tonight in Medan?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated) as seen from Medan.
What time does the Moon rise in Medan tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:40 and sets around 22:08 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 Medan?
Moon-wise, yes — at 24% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Medan stargazing page.
Times local to Medan (Asia/Jakarta), computed from established astronomical models.