Moon phase tonight in Sterling Heights
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Moonrise & moonset in Sterling Heights — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 4% | 06:32 | 17:57 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:41 | 18:18 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:49 | 18:40 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 09:58 | 19:03 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 11:05 | 19:31 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 10% | 12:09 | 20:04 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 16% | 13:07 | 20:43 |
Times local to Sterling Heights (America/Detroit). “—” 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 Sterling Heights, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Sterling Heights
What is the Moon phase tonight in Sterling Heights?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (4% illuminated) as seen from Sterling Heights.
What time does the Moon rise in Sterling Heights tonight?
The Moon rises around 06:32 and sets around 17:57 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 Sterling Heights?
Moon-wise, yes — at 4% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Sterling Heights stargazing page.
Times local to Sterling Heights (America/Detroit), computed from established astronomical models.