Moon phase tonight in Nijmegen
Netherlands
Moonrise & moonset in Nijmegen — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 30% | 02:13 | 17:15 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 20% | 03:39 | 17:33 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 12% | 05:01 | 17:47 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 06:21 | 17:59 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:40 | 18:11 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:59 | 18:23 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 10:17 | 18:37 |
Times local to Nijmegen (Europe/Amsterdam). “—” 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 Nijmegen, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Nijmegen
What is the Moon phase tonight in Nijmegen?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Nijmegen.
What time does the Moon rise in Nijmegen tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:13 and sets around 17:15 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 Nijmegen?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Nijmegen stargazing page.
Times local to Nijmegen (Europe/Amsterdam), computed from established astronomical models.