Moon phase tonight in Rafaḩ
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Moonrise & moonset in Rafaḩ — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 35% | — | 22:31 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 44% | 12:48 | 23:07 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 13:47 | 23:48 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 63% | 14:43 | 00:34 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 15:37 | 01:25 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 16:25 | 02:21 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 87% | 17:09 | 03:19 |
Times local to Rafaḩ (Asia/Gaza). “—” 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 Rafaḩ, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Rafaḩ
What is the Moon phase tonight in Rafaḩ?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Rafaḩ.
What time does the Moon rise in Rafaḩ tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:31 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 Rafaḩ?
Moon-wise, yes — at 35% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Rafaḩ stargazing page.
Times local to Rafaḩ (Asia/Gaza), computed from established astronomical models.