Moon phase tonight in South Shields
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in South Shields — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 11% | 04:29 | 17:21 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 05:53 | 17:29 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:16 | 17:37 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:39 | 17:45 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 10:03 | 17:55 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 4% | 11:25 | 18:07 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 8% | 12:43 | 18:25 |
Times local to South Shields (Europe/London). “—” 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 Shields, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for South Shields
What is the Moon phase tonight in South Shields?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (11% illuminated) as seen from South Shields.
What time does the Moon rise in South Shields tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:29 and sets around 17:21 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 Shields?
Moon-wise, yes — at 11% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the South Shields stargazing page.
Times local to South Shields (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.