Moon phase tonight in Xihe
China
Moonrise & moonset in Xihe — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌖 83% | 20:17 | 11:08 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 73% | 21:09 | 12:16 |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 62% | 22:09 | — |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 51% | 23:16 | 13:17 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 40% | 00:25 | 14:10 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 29% | 01:35 | 14:55 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 19% | 02:42 | 15:32 |
Times local to Xihe (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 Xihe, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Xihe
What is the Moon phase tonight in Xihe?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated) as seen from Xihe.
What time does the Moon rise in Xihe tonight?
The Moon rises around 20:17 and sets around 11:08 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 Xihe?
Moonlight is significant tonight (83% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Xihe stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Xihe (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.