Moon phase tonight in Washington
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Washington — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 59% | 23:00 | 13:57 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 47% | 00:12 | 14:52 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 36% | 01:26 | 15:37 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 02:39 | 16:13 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 03:50 | 16:43 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 04:58 | 17:09 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 06:05 | 17:33 |
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 Last Quarter (59% illuminated) as seen from Washington.
What time does the Moon rise in Washington tonight?
The Moon rises around 23:00 and sets around 13:57 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 Washington?
Moonlight is significant tonight (59% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Washington stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Washington (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.