Moon phase tonight in South Bend
United States
Moonrise & moonset in South Bend — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 43% | 01:56 | 16:23 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌗 32% | 03:12 | 16:57 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 22% | 04:25 | 17:25 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 13% | 05:36 | 17:48 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 7% | 06:45 | 18:10 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:53 | 18:32 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:01 | 18:54 |
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 Last Quarter (43% illuminated) as seen from South Bend.
What time does the Moon rise in South Bend tonight?
The Moon rises around 01:56 and sets around 16:23 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 South Bend?
Moonlight is significant tonight (43% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the South Bend stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to South Bend (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), computed from established astronomical models.