Moon phase tonight in Thornton
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Thornton — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 35% | — | 22:39 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | 13:53 | 23:12 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 14:55 | 23:52 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 15:53 | 00:38 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 16:44 | 01:32 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 17:29 | 02:32 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 87% | 18:06 | 03:35 |
Times local to Thornton (America/Denver). “—” 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 Thornton, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Thornton
What is the Moon phase tonight in Thornton?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Thornton.
What time does the Moon rise in Thornton tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:39 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 Thornton?
Moonlight is significant tonight (35% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Thornton stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Thornton (America/Denver), computed from established astronomical models.