Moon phase tonight in West Palm Beach
United States
Moonrise & moonset in West Palm Beach — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 26% | 12:36 | 22:53 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 35% | — | 23:29 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 44% | 13:33 | 00:08 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 14:29 | 00:52 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 63% | 15:24 | 01:40 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 16:16 | 02:33 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 17:04 | 03:29 |
Times local to West Palm Beach (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 West Palm Beach, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for West Palm Beach
What is the Moon phase tonight in West Palm Beach?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated) as seen from West Palm Beach.
What time does the Moon rise in West Palm Beach tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:36 and sets around 22:53 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 West Palm Beach?
Moon-wise, yes — at 26% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the West Palm Beach stargazing page.
Times local to West Palm Beach (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.