Moon phase tonight in Palakkad
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Moonrise & moonset in Palakkad — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 1% | 07:21 | 18:30 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 4% | 08:13 | 19:13 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 8% | 09:05 | 19:58 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 14% | 09:58 | 20:46 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 22% | 10:50 | 21:36 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌒 30% | 11:41 | 22:28 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 39% | — | 23:20 |
Times local to Palakkad (Asia/Kolkata). “—” 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 Palakkad, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Palakkad
What is the Moon phase tonight in Palakkad?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (1% illuminated) as seen from Palakkad.
What time does the Moon rise in Palakkad tonight?
The Moon rises around 07:21 and sets around 18:30 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 Monday 9 November.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Palakkad?
Moon-wise, yes — at 1% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Palakkad stargazing page.
Times local to Palakkad (Asia/Kolkata), computed from established astronomical models.