Moon phase tonight in Orléans
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Moonrise & moonset in Orléans — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 28% | — | 21:58 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 37% | 13:02 | 22:21 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 47% | 14:11 | 22:50 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 57% | 15:16 | 23:26 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 66% | 16:16 | 00:10 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 75% | 17:09 | 01:04 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 82% | 17:52 | 02:05 |
Times local to Orléans (America/Toronto). “—” 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 Orléans, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Orléans
What is the Moon phase tonight in Orléans?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated) as seen from Orléans.
What time does the Moon rise in Orléans tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 21:58 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 Orléans?
Moon-wise, yes — at 28% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Orléans stargazing page.
Times local to Orléans (America/Toronto), computed from established astronomical models.