Moon phase tonight in Providence
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Providence — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 37% | 13:30 | 22:04 |
| Fri 18 Sept | 🌓 47% | 14:26 | 22:54 |
| Sat 19 Sept | 🌓 56% | 15:13 | 23:51 |
| Sun 20 Sept | 🌓 65% | 15:53 | 00:54 |
| Mon 21 Sept | 🌔 74% | 16:26 | 01:59 |
| Tue 22 Sept | 🌔 82% | 16:54 | 03:05 |
| Wed 23 Sept | 🌔 89% | 17:18 | 04:12 |
Times local to Providence (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 Providence, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Providence
What is the Moon phase tonight in Providence?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (37% illuminated) as seen from Providence.
What time does the Moon rise in Providence tonight?
The Moon rises around 13:30 and sets around 22:04 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 Providence?
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 Providence stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Providence (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.