Moon phase tonight in Moscow
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Moonrise & moonset in Moscow — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 96% | 19:14 | 04:04 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 19:23 | 05:27 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:29 | 06:50 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 99% | 19:36 | 08:14 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 96% | 19:42 | 09:40 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 91% | 19:49 | 11:09 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 84% | 19:59 | — |
Times local to Moscow (Europe/Moscow). “—” 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 Moscow, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Moscow
What is the Moon phase tonight in Moscow?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated) as seen from Moscow.
What time does the Moon rise in Moscow tonight?
The Moon rises around 19:14 and sets around 04:04 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 Moscow?
Moonlight is significant tonight (96% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Moscow stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Moscow (Europe/Moscow), computed from established astronomical models.