Moon phase tonight in Praia
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Moonrise & moonset in Praia — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 30% | 11:21 | 22:18 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 39% | 12:14 | 22:58 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 49% | — | 23:41 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 58% | 13:06 | 00:28 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 67% | 13:59 | 01:17 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 76% | 14:51 | 02:09 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 84% | 15:41 | 03:02 |
Times local to Praia (Atlantic/Cape_Verde). “—” 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 Praia, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Praia
What is the Moon phase tonight in Praia?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Praia.
What time does the Moon rise in Praia tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:21 and sets around 22:18 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 Praia?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Praia stargazing page.
Times local to Praia (Atlantic/Cape_Verde), computed from established astronomical models.