Moon phase tonight in South Dublin
Ireland
Moonrise & moonset in South Dublin — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 100% | 20:13 | 06:38 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 20:23 | 07:58 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 97% | 20:32 | 09:18 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 92% | 20:42 | 10:40 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 86% | 20:53 | 12:06 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 77% | 21:08 | — |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌗 67% | 21:28 | 13:35 |
Times local to South Dublin (Europe/Dublin). “—” 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 Dublin, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for South Dublin
What is the Moon phase tonight in South Dublin?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (100% illuminated) as seen from South Dublin.
What time does the Moon rise in South Dublin tonight?
The Moon rises around 20:13 and sets around 06:38 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 Dublin?
Moonlight is significant tonight (100% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the South Dublin stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to South Dublin (Europe/Dublin), computed from established astronomical models.