Moon phase tonight in Poitiers
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Moonrise & moonset in Poitiers — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 37% | 01:33 | 16:47 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 27% | 02:54 | 17:18 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 04:13 | 17:42 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 05:29 | 18:02 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 06:43 | 18:20 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:56 | 18:37 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:08 | 18:55 |
Times local to Poitiers (Europe/Paris). “—” 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 Poitiers, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Poitiers
What is the Moon phase tonight in Poitiers?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (37% illuminated) as seen from Poitiers.
What time does the Moon rise in Poitiers tonight?
The Moon rises around 01:33 and sets around 16:47 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 Poitiers?
Moonlight is significant tonight (37% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Poitiers stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Poitiers (Europe/Paris), computed from established astronomical models.