Moon phase tonight in Newark
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Newark — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 60% | 22:41 | 13:53 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 48% | 23:53 | 14:47 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 37% | 01:08 | 15:31 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 02:23 | 16:05 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 03:35 | 16:34 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 04:46 | 16:59 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 05:54 | 17:21 |
Times local to Newark (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 Newark, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Newark
What is the Moon phase tonight in Newark?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (60% illuminated) as seen from Newark.
What time does the Moon rise in Newark tonight?
The Moon rises around 22:41 and sets around 13:53 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 Newark?
Moonlight is significant tonight (60% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Newark stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Newark (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.