Moon phase tonight in Sofia
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Moonrise & moonset in Sofia — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 25% | 02:28 | 16:32 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 16% | 03:43 | 17:00 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 04:55 | 17:24 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌑 4% | 06:06 | 17:46 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:15 | 18:06 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:24 | 18:27 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 09:32 | 18:50 |
Times local to Sofia (Europe/Sofia). “—” 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 Sofia, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Sofia
What is the Moon phase tonight in Sofia?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (25% illuminated) as seen from Sofia.
What time does the Moon rise in Sofia tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:28 and sets around 16:32 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 Hunter's Moon — is on Monday 26 October; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Sofia?
Moon-wise, yes — at 25% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Sofia stargazing page.
Times local to Sofia (Europe/Sofia), computed from established astronomical models.