Moon phase tonight in St Albans
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Moonrise & moonset in St Albans — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 10% | 04:27 | 17:12 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 05:47 | 17:24 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:06 | 17:36 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:25 | 17:48 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:43 | 18:02 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 11:00 | 18:19 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 10% | 12:13 | 18:42 |
Times local to St Albans (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 St Albans, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for St Albans
What is the Moon phase tonight in St Albans?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (10% illuminated) as seen from St Albans.
What time does the Moon rise in St Albans tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:27 and sets around 17:12 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 St Albans?
Moon-wise, yes — at 10% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the St Albans stargazing page.
Times local to St Albans (Europe/London), computed from established astronomical models.