Moon phase tonight in West Town
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Moonrise & moonset in West Town — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 30% | — | 22:23 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | 13:48 | 22:54 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 14:51 | 23:32 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | 15:50 | 00:18 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 68% | 16:41 | 01:12 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 17:26 | 02:12 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 18:03 | 03:16 |
Times local to West Town (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 West Town, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for West Town
What is the Moon phase tonight in West Town?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from West Town.
What time does the Moon rise in West Town tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:23 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 Town?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the West Town stargazing page.
Times local to West Town (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.