Moon phase tonight in Newport
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in Newport — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 3% | 05:59 | 17:35 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:17 | 17:47 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:35 | 17:59 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 09:53 | 18:13 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 6% | 11:10 | 18:31 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 11% | 12:23 | 18:54 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 18% | — | 19:25 |
Times local to Newport (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 Newport, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Newport
What is the Moon phase tonight in Newport?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (3% illuminated) as seen from Newport.
What time does the Moon rise in Newport tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:59 and sets around 17:35 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 Newport?
Moon-wise, yes — at 3% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Newport stargazing page.
Times local to Newport (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.