Moon phase tonight in Somerville
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Moonrise & moonset in Somerville — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 10% | 04:32 | 16:48 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 05:42 | 17:09 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:50 | 17:30 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 07:59 | 17:51 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:07 | 18:15 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 4% | 10:14 | 18:43 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 11:18 | 19:15 |
Times local to Somerville (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 Somerville, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Somerville
What is the Moon phase tonight in Somerville?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (10% illuminated) as seen from Somerville.
What time does the Moon rise in Somerville tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:32 and sets around 16:48 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 Somerville?
Moon-wise, yes — at 10% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Somerville stargazing page.
Times local to Somerville (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.