Moon phase tonight in Sterling Heights
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Moonrise & moonset in Sterling Heights — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 25% | 13:25 | 22:35 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 34% | — | 23:02 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 44% | 14:31 | 23:33 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 53% | 15:34 | 00:10 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 63% | 16:33 | 00:56 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 17:25 | 01:49 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 18:10 | 02:49 |
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 Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated) as seen from Sterling Heights.
What time does the Moon rise in Sterling Heights tonight?
The Moon rises around 13:25 and sets around 22:35 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 Sterling Heights?
Moon-wise, yes — at 25% 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.