Moon phase tonight in Sheepshead Bay
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Moonrise & moonset in Sheepshead Bay — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 31% | — | 22:30 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | 13:46 | 23:03 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 14:48 | 23:41 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | 15:47 | 00:27 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 68% | 16:39 | 01:20 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 17:24 | 02:19 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 18:02 | 03:23 |
Times local to Sheepshead Bay (America/New_York). “—” 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 Sheepshead Bay, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Sheepshead Bay
What is the Moon phase tonight in Sheepshead Bay?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated) as seen from Sheepshead Bay.
What time does the Moon rise in Sheepshead Bay tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:30 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 Sturgeon Moon — is on Friday 28 August; the next new Moon is on Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Sheepshead Bay?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Sheepshead Bay stargazing page.
Times local to Sheepshead Bay (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.