Moon phase tonight in West Town
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Moonrise & moonset in West Town — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 63% | 22:32 | 13:54 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 52% | 23:45 | 14:48 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 40% | 01:01 | 15:30 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 30% | 02:17 | 16:03 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 20% | 03:31 | 16:31 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 12% | 04:42 | 16:54 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 05:51 | 17:16 |
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 Last Quarter (63% illuminated) as seen from West Town.
What time does the Moon rise in West Town tonight?
The Moon rises around 22:32 and sets around 13:54 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 Town?
Moonlight is significant tonight (63% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the West Town stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to West Town (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.