Moon phase tonight in New Bedford
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Moonrise & moonset in New Bedford — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 9% | 04:32 | 16:46 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌑 3% | 05:41 | 17:08 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:49 | 17:30 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 07:57 | 17:52 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 09:04 | 18:16 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 10:11 | 18:44 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 11% | 11:14 | 19:18 |
Times local to New Bedford (America/New_York). “—” 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 New Bedford, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for New Bedford
What is the Moon phase tonight in New Bedford?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (9% illuminated) as seen from New Bedford.
What time does the Moon rise in New Bedford tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:32 and sets around 16:46 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 New Bedford?
Moon-wise, yes — at 9% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the New Bedford stargazing page.
Times local to New Bedford (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.