Moon phase tonight in Washington
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Washington — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 60% | 15:53 | 00:47 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 69% | 16:45 | 01:40 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 17:30 | 02:39 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 18:09 | 03:41 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 91% | 18:41 | 04:45 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌔 96% | 19:09 | 05:50 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 19:35 | 06:54 |
Times local to Washington (America/New_York). “—” 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 Washington, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Washington
What is the Moon phase tonight in Washington?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (60% illuminated) as seen from Washington.
What time does the Moon rise in Washington tonight?
The Moon rises around 15:53 and sets around 00:47 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 Washington?
Moonlight is significant tonight (60% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Washington stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Washington (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.