Moon phase tonight in New Westminster
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Moonrise & moonset in New Westminster — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 26% | — | 21:59 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 36% | 13:35 | 22:20 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | 14:47 | 22:46 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 55% | 15:55 | 23:20 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 16:56 | 00:04 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 17:46 | 00:59 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 18:27 | 02:04 |
Times local to New Westminster (America/Vancouver). “—” 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 Westminster, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for New Westminster
What is the Moon phase tonight in New Westminster?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated) as seen from New Westminster.
What time does the Moon rise in New Westminster tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 21:59 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 New Westminster?
Moon-wise, yes — at 26% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the New Westminster stargazing page.
Times local to New Westminster (America/Vancouver), computed from established astronomical models.