Moon phase tonight in Shangzhi
China
Moonrise & moonset in Shangzhi — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 38% | — | 20:34 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 47% | 11:57 | 21:00 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 57% | 13:05 | 21:32 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 66% | 14:08 | 22:11 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 75% | 15:05 | 23:00 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | 15:53 | 23:57 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 89% | 16:33 | 01:01 |
Times local to Shangzhi (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 Shangzhi, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Shangzhi
What is the Moon phase tonight in Shangzhi?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (38% illuminated) as seen from Shangzhi.
What time does the Moon rise in Shangzhi tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 20:34 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 Shangzhi?
Moonlight is significant tonight (38% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Shangzhi stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Shangzhi (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.