Moon phase tonight in Riyadh
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Moonrise & moonset in Riyadh — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 93% | 16:42 | 03:40 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌕 97% | 17:19 | 04:36 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 100% | 17:53 | 05:32 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 18:26 | 06:27 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 98% | 18:57 | 07:23 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 94% | 19:30 | 08:21 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 88% | 20:04 | 09:21 |
Times local to Riyadh (Asia/Riyadh). “—” 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 Riyadh, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Riyadh
What is the Moon phase tonight in Riyadh?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated) as seen from Riyadh.
What time does the Moon rise in Riyadh tonight?
The Moon rises around 16:42 and sets around 03:40 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 Riyadh?
Moonlight is significant tonight (93% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Riyadh stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Riyadh (Asia/Riyadh), computed from established astronomical models.