Moon phase tonight in Messaad
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Moonrise & moonset in Messaad — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 21% | 03:18 | 16:06 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 12% | 04:24 | 16:37 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 05:27 | 17:05 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 06:30 | 17:31 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 07:32 | 17:59 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 08:35 | 18:28 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 09:37 | 19:00 |
Times local to Messaad (Africa/Algiers). “—” 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 Messaad, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Messaad
What is the Moon phase tonight in Messaad?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (21% illuminated) as seen from Messaad.
What time does the Moon rise in Messaad tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:18 and sets around 16:06 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 Messaad?
Moon-wise, yes — at 21% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Messaad stargazing page.
Times local to Messaad (Africa/Algiers), computed from established astronomical models.