Moon phase tonight in Pailou
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Moonrise & moonset in Pailou — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 33% | 12:38 | 22:29 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 42% | — | 23:04 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 52% | 13:37 | 23:44 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 61% | 14:34 | 00:29 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 70% | 15:28 | 01:19 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 79% | 16:18 | 02:14 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 86% | 17:02 | 03:12 |
Times local to Pailou (Asia/Shanghai). “—” 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 Pailou, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Pailou
What is the Moon phase tonight in Pailou?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (33% illuminated) as seen from Pailou.
What time does the Moon rise in Pailou tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:38 and sets around 22:29 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 Pailou?
Moon-wise, yes — at 33% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Pailou stargazing page.
Times local to Pailou (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.