Moon phase tonight in South Bend
United States
Moonrise & moonset in South Bend — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 31% | — | 23:17 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | 14:41 | 23:49 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 15:44 | 00:27 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 60% | 16:43 | 01:13 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 69% | 17:35 | 02:07 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 18:19 | 03:07 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 18:56 | 04:11 |
Times local to South Bend (America/Indiana/Indianapolis). “—” 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 South Bend, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for South Bend
What is the Moon phase tonight in South Bend?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated) as seen from South Bend.
What time does the Moon rise in South Bend tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 23:17 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 South Bend?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the South Bend stargazing page.
Times local to South Bend (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), computed from established astronomical models.