Moon phase tonight in Tallaght
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Moonrise & moonset in Tallaght — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 20% | 03:27 | 17:26 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 12% | 04:51 | 17:38 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 06:13 | 17:49 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:34 | 17:59 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:55 | 18:09 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 10:15 | 18:21 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 11:34 | 18:36 |
Times local to Tallaght (Europe/Dublin). “—” 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 Tallaght, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Tallaght
What is the Moon phase tonight in Tallaght?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (20% illuminated) as seen from Tallaght.
What time does the Moon rise in Tallaght tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:27 and sets around 17:26 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 Tallaght?
Moon-wise, yes — at 20% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Tallaght stargazing page.
Times local to Tallaght (Europe/Dublin), computed from established astronomical models.