Moon phase tonight in Philadelphia
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Philadelphia — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 33% | 02:29 | 16:07 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 23% | 03:41 | 16:37 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 14% | 04:50 | 17:02 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 8% | 05:58 | 17:25 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 07:04 | 17:48 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:11 | 18:12 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:17 | 18:37 |
Times local to Philadelphia (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 Philadelphia, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Philadelphia
What is the Moon phase tonight in Philadelphia?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (33% illuminated) as seen from Philadelphia.
What time does the Moon rise in Philadelphia tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:29 and sets around 16:07 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 Philadelphia?
Moon-wise, yes — at 33% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Philadelphia stargazing page.
Times local to Philadelphia (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.