Moon phase tonight in Sha Tin Wai
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Moonrise & moonset in Sha Tin Wai — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 36% | 11:56 | 22:20 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | — | 22:59 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 55% | 12:52 | 23:42 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 13:46 | 00:29 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 14:40 | 01:19 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 15:30 | 02:13 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 88% | 16:17 | 03:08 |
Times local to Sha Tin Wai (Asia/Hong_Kong). “—” 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 Sha Tin Wai, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Sha Tin Wai
What is the Moon phase tonight in Sha Tin Wai?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (36% illuminated) as seen from Sha Tin Wai.
What time does the Moon rise in Sha Tin Wai tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:56 and sets around 22:20 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 Sha Tin Wai?
Moonlight is significant tonight (36% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Sha Tin Wai stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Sha Tin Wai (Asia/Hong_Kong), computed from established astronomical models.