Moon phase tonight in Near North Side
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Moonrise & moonset in Near North Side — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 97% | 19:19 | 10:18 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 92% | 19:53 | 11:35 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 85% | 20:35 | 12:49 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 76% | 21:28 | — |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 66% | 22:32 | 13:54 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 55% | 23:45 | 14:47 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 43% | 01:01 | 15:30 |
Times local to Near North Side (America/Chicago). “—” 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 Near North Side, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Near North Side
What is the Moon phase tonight in Near North Side?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (97% illuminated) as seen from Near North Side.
What time does the Moon rise in Near North Side tonight?
The Moon rises around 19:19 and sets around 10:18 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 Near North Side?
Moonlight is significant tonight (97% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Near North Side stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Near North Side (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.