Moon phase tonight in Portmore
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Moonrise & moonset in Portmore — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 98% | 17:22 | 05:45 |
| Sat 26 Sept | 🌕 100% | 17:58 | 06:40 |
| Sun 27 Sept | 🌕 100% | 18:37 | 07:38 |
| Mon 28 Sept | 🌕 97% | 19:19 | 08:39 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 92% | 20:07 | 09:43 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 84% | 21:00 | 10:48 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 75% | 22:00 | 11:52 |
Times local to Portmore (America/Jamaica). “—” 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 Portmore, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Portmore
What is the Moon phase tonight in Portmore?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (98% illuminated) as seen from Portmore.
What time does the Moon rise in Portmore tonight?
The Moon rises around 17:22 and sets around 05:45 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Portmore?
Moonlight is significant tonight (98% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Portmore stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Portmore (America/Jamaica), computed from established astronomical models.