Moon phase tonight in Sohar
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Moonrise & moonset in Sohar — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 35% | 11:59 | 22:12 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 44% | — | 22:51 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 12:55 | 23:34 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 63% | 13:50 | 00:21 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 14:43 | 01:12 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 15:33 | 02:07 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 87% | 16:18 | 03:02 |
Times local to Sohar (Asia/Muscat). “—” 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 Sohar, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Sohar
What is the Moon phase tonight in Sohar?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Sohar.
What time does the Moon rise in Sohar tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:59 and sets around 22:12 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 Sohar?
Moon-wise, yes — at 35% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Sohar stargazing page.
Times local to Sohar (Asia/Muscat), computed from established astronomical models.