Moon phase tonight in Meru
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Moonrise & moonset in Meru — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 37% | 11:34 | 23:10 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 46% | 12:23 | 23:57 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 56% | — | 00:47 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 65% | 13:13 | 01:37 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 74% | 14:04 | 02:29 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 82% | 14:56 | 03:20 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 88% | 15:46 | 04:10 |
Times local to Meru (Africa/Nairobi). “—” 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 Meru, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Meru
What is the Moon phase tonight in Meru?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (37% illuminated) as seen from Meru.
What time does the Moon rise in Meru tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:34 and sets around 23:10 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 Meru?
Moonlight is significant tonight (37% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Meru stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Meru (Africa/Nairobi), computed from established astronomical models.