Moon phase tonight in Orkney
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Moonrise & moonset in Orkney — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 25% | 03:04 | 13:12 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 16% | 03:40 | 14:17 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 04:14 | 15:19 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌑 4% | 04:45 | 16:19 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 05:17 | 17:18 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 05:49 | 18:16 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 06:23 | 19:14 |
Times local to Orkney (Africa/Johannesburg). “—” 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 Orkney, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Orkney
What is the Moon phase tonight in Orkney?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (25% illuminated) as seen from Orkney.
What time does the Moon rise in Orkney tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:04 and sets around 13:12 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 Orkney?
Moon-wise, yes — at 25% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Orkney stargazing page.
Times local to Orkney (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.