Moon phase tonight in Portsmouth
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Moonrise & moonset in Portsmouth — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 98% | 19:13 | 09:03 |
| Mon 28 Sept | 🌖 94% | 19:44 | 10:16 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 88% | 20:21 | 11:29 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 79% | 21:07 | 12:41 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 69% | 22:01 | — |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 58% | 23:05 | 13:46 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 47% | 00:16 | 14:41 |
Times local to Portsmouth (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 Portsmouth, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Portsmouth
What is the Moon phase tonight in Portsmouth?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (98% illuminated) as seen from Portsmouth.
What time does the Moon rise in Portsmouth tonight?
The Moon rises around 19:13 and sets around 09:03 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 Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Portsmouth (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.