Moon phase tonight in Tambacounda
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Moonrise & moonset in Tambacounda — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 30% | 12:31 | 23:20 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | — | 00:03 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 49% | 13:23 | 00:50 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | 14:16 | 01:39 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 68% | 15:08 | 02:31 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 15:58 | 03:24 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 16:45 | 04:17 |
Times local to Tambacounda (Africa/Dakar). “—” 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 Tambacounda, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Tambacounda
What is the Moon phase tonight in Tambacounda?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Tambacounda.
What time does the Moon rise in Tambacounda tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:31 and sets around 23:20 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 Tambacounda?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Tambacounda stargazing page.
Times local to Tambacounda (Africa/Dakar), computed from established astronomical models.