Moon phase tonight in Tours
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Moonrise & moonset in Tours — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌖 92% | 20:31 | 12:46 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 84% | 21:06 | — |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 75% | 21:53 | 14:05 |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 64% | 22:54 | 15:14 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 53% | 00:08 | 16:08 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 42% | 01:28 | 16:49 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 31% | 02:50 | 17:19 |
Times local to Tours (Europe/Paris). “—” 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 Tours, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Tours
What is the Moon phase tonight in Tours?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated) as seen from Tours.
What time does the Moon rise in Tours tonight?
The Moon rises around 20:31 and sets around 12:46 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 Tours?
Moonlight is significant tonight (92% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Tours stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Tours (Europe/Paris), computed from established astronomical models.