Moon phase tonight in Winston-Salem
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Winston-Salem — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 3% | 06:18 | 17:46 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:21 | 18:11 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:25 | 18:38 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 09:29 | 19:06 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 6% | 10:31 | 19:38 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 11% | 11:32 | 20:15 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 18% | 12:29 | 20:57 |
Times local to Winston-Salem (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 Winston-Salem, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Winston-Salem
What is the Moon phase tonight in Winston-Salem?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (3% illuminated) as seen from Winston-Salem.
What time does the Moon rise in Winston-Salem tonight?
The Moon rises around 06:18 and sets around 17:46 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 Winston-Salem?
Moon-wise, yes — at 3% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Winston-Salem stargazing page.
Times local to Winston-Salem (America/New_York), computed from established astronomical models.