Moon phase tonight in Simele
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Moonrise & moonset in Simele — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 100% | 18:24 | 05:36 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 18:49 | 06:39 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 97% | 19:14 | 07:43 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 92% | 19:38 | 08:48 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 86% | 20:05 | 09:56 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 77% | 20:35 | 11:07 |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌗 67% | 21:11 | — |
Times local to Simele (Asia/Baghdad). “—” 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 Simele, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Simele
What is the Moon phase tonight in Simele?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (100% illuminated) as seen from Simele.
What time does the Moon rise in Simele tonight?
The Moon rises around 18:24 and sets around 05:36 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 Simele?
Moonlight is significant tonight (100% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Simele stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Simele (Asia/Baghdad), computed from established astronomical models.