Moon phase tonight in Ratingen
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Moonrise & moonset in Ratingen — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 39% | 13:37 | 22:24 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 49% | 14:53 | 22:46 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 58% | 16:05 | 23:14 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 68% | 17:10 | 23:53 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 76% | 18:05 | 00:44 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 84% | 18:48 | 01:47 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 90% | 19:20 | 02:58 |
Times local to Ratingen (Europe/Berlin). “—” 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 Ratingen, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Ratingen
What is the Moon phase tonight in Ratingen?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (39% illuminated) as seen from Ratingen.
What time does the Moon rise in Ratingen tonight?
The Moon rises around 13:37 and sets around 22:24 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 Ratingen?
Moonlight is significant tonight (39% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Ratingen stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Ratingen (Europe/Berlin), computed from established astronomical models.