Moon phase tonight in Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in Newcastle upon Tyne — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 92% | 19:36 | 03:31 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌕 97% | 19:49 | 04:53 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 19:58 | 06:15 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 20:06 | 07:37 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 99% | 20:13 | 08:59 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 95% | 20:21 | 10:24 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 89% | 20:30 | 11:53 |
Times local to Newcastle upon Tyne (Europe/London). “—” 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 Newcastle upon Tyne, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Newcastle upon Tyne
What is the Moon phase tonight in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated) as seen from Newcastle upon Tyne.
What time does the Moon rise in Newcastle upon Tyne tonight?
The Moon rises around 19:36 and sets around 03:31 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
Moonlight is significant tonight (92% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Newcastle upon Tyne stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Newcastle upon Tyne (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.