Moon phase tonight in Shangri-La
China
Moonrise & moonset in Shangri-La — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 4% | 05:46 | 17:30 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:44 | 18:01 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 07:43 | 18:32 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 08:41 | 19:04 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 09:40 | 19:39 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 10% | 10:38 | 20:18 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 16% | 11:35 | 21:00 |
Times local to Shangri-La (Asia/Shanghai). “—” 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 Shangri-La, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Shangri-La
What is the Moon phase tonight in Shangri-La?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (4% illuminated) as seen from Shangri-La.
What time does the Moon rise in Shangri-La tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:46 and sets around 17:30 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 Shangri-La?
Moon-wise, yes — at 4% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Shangri-La stargazing page.
Times local to Shangri-La (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.