Moon phase tonight in Salem
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Salem — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 37% | 14:20 | 22:22 |
| Fri 18 Sept | 🌓 47% | 15:15 | 23:14 |
| Sat 19 Sept | 🌓 56% | 16:00 | 00:13 |
| Sun 20 Sept | 🌓 65% | 16:37 | 01:17 |
| Mon 21 Sept | 🌔 74% | 17:07 | 02:25 |
| Tue 22 Sept | 🌔 82% | 17:32 | 03:34 |
| Wed 23 Sept | 🌔 89% | 17:53 | 04:44 |
Times local to Salem (America/Los_Angeles). “—” 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 Salem, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Salem
What is the Moon phase tonight in Salem?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (37% illuminated) as seen from Salem.
What time does the Moon rise in Salem tonight?
The Moon rises around 14:20 and sets around 22:22 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Salem?
Moonlight is significant tonight (37% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Salem stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Salem (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.