Moon phase tonight in Sandy
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Sandy — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 35% | — | 23:05 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 44% | 14:24 | 23:38 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 15:27 | 00:17 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 63% | 16:24 | 01:04 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 17:16 | 01:58 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 18:00 | 02:58 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 87% | 18:37 | 04:01 |
Times local to Sandy (America/Denver). “—” 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 Sandy, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Sandy
What is the Moon phase tonight in Sandy?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Sandy.
What time does the Moon rise in Sandy tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 23:05 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 Sandy?
Moon-wise, yes — at 35% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Sandy stargazing page.
Times local to Sandy (America/Denver), computed from established astronomical models.