Moon phase tonight in Xi’an
China
Moonrise & moonset in Xi’an — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 91% | 17:48 | 04:00 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌔 96% | 18:21 | 05:02 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 18:51 | 06:03 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:18 | 07:04 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 99% | 19:44 | 08:06 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 95% | 20:11 | 09:09 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 90% | 20:39 | 10:15 |
Times local to Xi’an (Asia/Shanghai). “—” 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 Xi’an, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Xi’an
What is the Moon phase tonight in Xi’an?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated) as seen from Xi’an.
What time does the Moon rise in Xi’an tonight?
The Moon rises around 17:48 and sets around 04:00 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 Xi’an?
Moonlight is significant tonight (91% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Xi’an stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Xi’an (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.