Moon phase tonight in Wichita Falls
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Moonrise & moonset in Wichita Falls — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 28% | 03:18 | 16:30 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 19% | 04:25 | 17:03 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 11% | 05:30 | 17:33 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 06:33 | 18:00 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:35 | 18:27 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:37 | 18:55 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:40 | 19:25 |
Times local to Wichita Falls (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 Wichita Falls, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Wichita Falls
What is the Moon phase tonight in Wichita Falls?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (28% illuminated) as seen from Wichita Falls.
What time does the Moon rise in Wichita Falls tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:18 and sets around 16:30 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 Wichita Falls?
Moon-wise, yes — at 28% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Wichita Falls stargazing page.
Times local to Wichita Falls (America/Chicago), computed from established astronomical models.