Moon phase tonight in Norman
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Norman — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 35% | — | 23:21 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | 14:07 | 23:57 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 15:07 | 00:38 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 16:03 | 01:25 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 16:55 | 02:19 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 17:41 | 03:16 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 87% | 18:21 | 04:17 |
Times local to Norman (America/Chicago). “—” 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 Norman, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Norman
What is the Moon phase tonight in Norman?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Norman.
What time does the Moon rise in Norman tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 23:21 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 Norman?
Moon-wise, yes — at 35% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Norman stargazing page.
Times local to Norman (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.