Moon phase tonight in Ranchi
India
Moonrise & moonset in Ranchi — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 2% | 07:04 | 17:39 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 6% | 08:01 | 18:17 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 11% | 08:57 | 18:57 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 18% | 09:53 | 19:41 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 25% | 10:45 | 20:30 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌓 34% | 11:34 | 21:21 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 43% | — | 22:15 |
Times local to Ranchi (Asia/Kolkata). “—” 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 Ranchi, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Ranchi
What is the Moon phase tonight in Ranchi?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (2% illuminated) as seen from Ranchi.
What time does the Moon rise in Ranchi tonight?
The Moon rises around 07:04 and sets around 17:39 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 Monday 9 November.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Ranchi?
Moon-wise, yes — at 2% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Ranchi stargazing page.
Times local to Ranchi (Asia/Kolkata), computed from established astronomical models.