Moon phase tonight in Whitby
Canada
Moonrise & moonset in Whitby — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 39% | — | 22:41 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 48% | 14:19 | 23:11 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 58% | 15:23 | 23:47 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 67% | 16:23 | 00:32 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 76% | 17:15 | 01:26 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | 17:59 | 02:27 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 90% | 18:34 | 03:32 |
Times local to Whitby (America/Toronto). “—” 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 Whitby, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Whitby
What is the Moon phase tonight in Whitby?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (39% illuminated) as seen from Whitby.
What time does the Moon rise in Whitby tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:41 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 Whitby?
Moonlight is significant tonight (39% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Whitby stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Whitby (America/Toronto), computed from established astronomical models.