Moon phase tonight in Thimphu
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Moonrise & moonset in Thimphu — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 98% | 17:02 | 05:14 |
| Sat 26 Sept | 🌕 100% | 17:33 | 06:13 |
| Sun 27 Sept | 🌕 99% | 18:05 | 07:15 |
| Mon 28 Sept | 🌕 97% | 18:41 | 08:20 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 92% | 19:21 | 09:27 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 84% | 20:07 | 10:36 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 75% | 21:01 | 11:42 |
Times local to Thimphu (Asia/Thimphu). “—” 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 Thimphu, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Thimphu
What is the Moon phase tonight in Thimphu?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (98% illuminated) as seen from Thimphu.
What time does the Moon rise in Thimphu tonight?
The Moon rises around 17:02 and sets around 05:14 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Thimphu?
Moonlight is significant tonight (98% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Thimphu stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Thimphu (Asia/Thimphu), computed from established astronomical models.