Moon phase tonight in Southampton
United Kingdom
Moonrise & moonset in Southampton — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 48% | 14:25 | 22:21 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 58% | 15:37 | 22:51 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 67% | 16:42 | 23:30 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 75% | 17:36 | 00:21 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | 18:19 | 01:24 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 90% | 18:51 | 02:35 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 95% | 19:15 | 03:50 |
Times local to Southampton (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 Southampton, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Southampton
What is the Moon phase tonight in Southampton?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (48% illuminated) as seen from Southampton.
What time does the Moon rise in Southampton tonight?
The Moon rises around 14:25 and sets around 22:21 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 Sturgeon Moon — is on Friday 28 August; the next new Moon is on Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Southampton?
Moonlight is significant tonight (48% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Southampton stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Southampton (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.