Moon phase tonight in San
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Moonrise & moonset in San — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 31% | 11:53 | 22:45 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | — | 23:28 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 12:46 | 00:14 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | 13:38 | 01:04 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 69% | 14:30 | 01:55 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 15:21 | 02:48 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 16:08 | 03:41 |
Times local to San (Africa/Bamako). “—” 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 San, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for San
What is the Moon phase tonight in San?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated) as seen from San.
What time does the Moon rise in San tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:53 and sets around 22:45 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 San?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the San stargazing page.
Times local to San (Africa/Bamako), computed from established astronomical models.