Moon phase tonight in Nantong
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Moonrise & moonset in Nantong — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 24% | 10:49 | 21:04 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 34% | 11:49 | 21:35 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 43% | — | 22:10 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 53% | 12:48 | 22:49 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 62% | 13:46 | 23:33 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 71% | 14:40 | 00:23 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 79% | 15:30 | 01:18 |
Times local to Nantong (Asia/Shanghai). “—” 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 Nantong, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Nantong
What is the Moon phase tonight in Nantong?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated) as seen from Nantong.
What time does the Moon rise in Nantong tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:49 and sets around 21:04 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 Nantong?
Moon-wise, yes — at 24% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Nantong stargazing page.
Times local to Nantong (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.