Moon phase tonight in West Palm Beach
United States
Moonrise & moonset in West Palm Beach — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 33% | 03:13 | 16:01 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 23% | 04:15 | 16:39 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 14% | 05:15 | 17:13 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 8% | 06:14 | 17:45 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 07:12 | 18:16 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:09 | 18:48 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:08 | 19:22 |
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 Last Quarter (33% illuminated) as seen from West Palm Beach.
What time does the Moon rise in West Palm Beach tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:13 and sets around 16:01 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 West Palm Beach?
Moon-wise, yes — at 33% 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.