Moon phase tonight in Springfield
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Moonrise & moonset in Springfield — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 98% | 18:15 | 06:44 |
| Sat 26 Sept | 🌕 100% | 18:38 | 07:53 |
| Sun 27 Sept | 🌕 99% | 19:04 | 09:05 |
| Mon 28 Sept | 🌕 97% | 19:33 | 10:20 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 92% | 20:08 | 11:36 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 84% | 20:51 | 12:48 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 75% | 21:45 | — |
Times local to Springfield (America/Chicago). “—” 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 Springfield, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Springfield
What is the Moon phase tonight in Springfield?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (98% illuminated) as seen from Springfield.
What time does the Moon rise in Springfield tonight?
The Moon rises around 18:15 and sets around 06:44 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Springfield?
Moonlight is significant tonight (98% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Springfield stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Springfield (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.