Moon phase tonight in Plantation
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Moonrise & moonset in Plantation — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 29% | 12:35 | 22:55 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 38% | — | 23:31 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 48% | 13:32 | 00:10 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 58% | 14:29 | 00:54 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 67% | 15:23 | 01:43 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 75% | 16:15 | 02:35 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | 17:03 | 03:31 |
Times local to Plantation (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 Plantation, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Plantation
What is the Moon phase tonight in Plantation?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated) as seen from Plantation.
What time does the Moon rise in Plantation tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:35 and sets around 22:55 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 Plantation?
Moon-wise, yes — at 29% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Plantation stargazing page.
Times local to Plantation (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.