Moon phase tonight in Sioux Falls
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Moonrise & moonset in Sioux Falls — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 100% | 20:01 | 07:12 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 20:20 | 08:21 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 97% | 20:40 | 09:31 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 92% | 21:00 | 10:43 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 85% | 21:22 | 11:58 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 77% | 21:49 | 13:15 |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌗 67% | 22:23 | — |
Times local to Sioux Falls (America/Chicago). “—” 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 Sioux Falls, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Sioux Falls
What is the Moon phase tonight in Sioux Falls?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (100% illuminated) as seen from Sioux Falls.
What time does the Moon rise in Sioux Falls tonight?
The Moon rises around 20:01 and sets around 07:12 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 Sioux Falls?
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 Sioux Falls stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Sioux Falls (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.