Moon phase tonight in Rotherham
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Moonrise & moonset in Rotherham — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 33% | 01:37 | 16:51 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 23% | 03:05 | 17:07 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 14% | 04:30 | 17:18 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 8% | 05:52 | 17:29 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 07:13 | 17:38 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:34 | 17:49 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:55 | 18:00 |
Times local to Rotherham (Europe/London). “—” 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 Rotherham, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Rotherham
What is the Moon phase tonight in Rotherham?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (33% illuminated) as seen from Rotherham.
What time does the Moon rise in Rotherham tonight?
The Moon rises around 01:37 and sets around 16:51 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 Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Rotherham?
Moon-wise, yes — at 33% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Rotherham stargazing page.
Times local to Rotherham (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.