Moon phase tonight in Wafangdian
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Moonrise & moonset in Wafangdian — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 45% | 23:26 | 13:59 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌗 34% | 00:41 | 14:39 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 23% | 01:54 | 15:12 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 15% | 03:04 | 15:39 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 8% | 04:12 | 16:04 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 05:19 | 16:27 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:25 | 16:50 |
Times local to Wafangdian (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 Wafangdian, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Wafangdian
What is the Moon phase tonight in Wafangdian?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (45% illuminated) as seen from Wafangdian.
What time does the Moon rise in Wafangdian tonight?
The Moon rises around 23:26 and sets around 13:59 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 Wafangdian?
Moonlight is significant tonight (45% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Wafangdian stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Wafangdian (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.