Moon phase tonight in Tongzhou
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Moonrise & moonset in Tongzhou — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 61% | 14:53 | 23:56 |
| Mon 21 Sept | 🌔 70% | 15:31 | 00:59 |
| Tue 22 Sept | 🌔 79% | 16:02 | 02:03 |
| Wed 23 Sept | 🌔 86% | 16:30 | 03:08 |
| Thu 24 Sept | 🌔 92% | 16:54 | 04:14 |
| Fri 25 Sept | 🌕 97% | 17:17 | 05:20 |
| Sat 26 Sept | 🌕 99% | 17:40 | 06:28 |
Times local to Tongzhou (Asia/Shanghai). “—” 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 Tongzhou, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Tongzhou
What is the Moon phase tonight in Tongzhou?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (61% illuminated) as seen from Tongzhou.
What time does the Moon rise in Tongzhou tonight?
The Moon rises around 14:53 and sets around 23:56 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 Tongzhou?
Moonlight is significant tonight (61% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Tongzhou stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Tongzhou (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.