Moon phase tonight in Waukegan
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Moonrise & moonset in Waukegan — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 4% | 05:52 | 17:17 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:01 | 17:38 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:09 | 17:59 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 09:17 | 18:23 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 10:24 | 18:51 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 10% | 11:28 | 19:24 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 17% | 12:26 | 20:04 |
Times local to Waukegan (America/Chicago). “—” 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 Waukegan, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Waukegan
What is the Moon phase tonight in Waukegan?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (4% illuminated) as seen from Waukegan.
What time does the Moon rise in Waukegan tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:52 and sets around 17:17 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 Waukegan?
Moon-wise, yes — at 4% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Waukegan stargazing page.
Times local to Waukegan (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.