Moon phase tonight in New Orleans
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Moonrise & moonset in New Orleans — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 26% | 02:50 | 15:48 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 03:54 | 16:24 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 04:56 | 16:56 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 05:57 | 17:26 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:56 | 17:55 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 07:56 | 18:26 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 08:56 | 18:58 |
Times local to New Orleans (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 New Orleans, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for New Orleans
What is the Moon phase tonight in New Orleans?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (26% illuminated) as seen from New Orleans.
What time does the Moon rise in New Orleans tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:50 and sets around 15:48 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 Orleans?
Moon-wise, yes — at 26% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the New Orleans stargazing page.
Times local to New Orleans (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.