Moon phase tonight in Shāntipur
India
Moonrise & moonset in Shāntipur — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 31% | 11:15 | 21:34 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | — | 22:13 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 12:11 | 22:56 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | 13:06 | 23:43 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 69% | 13:59 | 00:34 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 14:49 | 01:28 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 15:35 | 02:23 |
Times local to Shāntipur (Asia/Kolkata). “—” 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 Shāntipur, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Shāntipur
What is the Moon phase tonight in Shāntipur?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated) as seen from Shāntipur.
What time does the Moon rise in Shāntipur tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:15 and sets around 21:34 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 Shāntipur?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Shāntipur stargazing page.
Times local to Shāntipur (Asia/Kolkata), computed from established astronomical models.