Moon phase tonight in Potiskum
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Moonrise & moonset in Potiskum — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 27% | 02:15 | 14:20 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 18% | 03:10 | 15:07 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 04:02 | 15:50 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 04:53 | 16:30 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 05:43 | 17:09 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:33 | 17:49 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:24 | 18:29 |
Times local to Potiskum (Africa/Lagos). “—” 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 Potiskum, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Potiskum
What is the Moon phase tonight in Potiskum?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (27% illuminated) as seen from Potiskum.
What time does the Moon rise in Potiskum tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:15 and sets around 14:20 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 Potiskum?
Moon-wise, yes — at 27% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Potiskum stargazing page.
Times local to Potiskum (Africa/Lagos), computed from established astronomical models.