Moon phase tonight in Mosul
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Moonrise & moonset in Mosul — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 11% | 03:37 | 15:57 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 04:42 | 16:24 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:46 | 16:49 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:50 | 17:15 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:54 | 17:42 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 4% | 08:57 | 18:13 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 8% | 09:59 | 18:48 |
Times local to Mosul (Asia/Baghdad). “—” 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 Mosul, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Mosul
What is the Moon phase tonight in Mosul?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (11% illuminated) as seen from Mosul.
What time does the Moon rise in Mosul tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:37 and sets around 15:57 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 Mosul?
Moon-wise, yes — at 11% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Mosul stargazing page.
Times local to Mosul (Asia/Baghdad), computed from established astronomical models.