Moon phase tonight in Paterson
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Paterson — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 29% | 02:23 | 16:06 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 20% | 03:35 | 16:34 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 12% | 04:45 | 16:59 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 05:54 | 17:21 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:01 | 17:43 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:09 | 18:06 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:16 | 18:31 |
Times local to Paterson (America/New_York). “—” 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 Paterson, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Paterson
What is the Moon phase tonight in Paterson?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (29% illuminated) as seen from Paterson.
What time does the Moon rise in Paterson tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:23 and sets around 16:06 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 Paterson?
Moon-wise, yes — at 29% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Paterson stargazing page.
Times local to Paterson (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.