Moon phase tonight in Yan’an
China
Moonrise & moonset in Yan’an — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 100% | 18:52 | 05:58 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:18 | 07:01 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 97% | 19:42 | 08:04 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 92% | 20:07 | 09:09 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 86% | 20:34 | 10:16 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 77% | 21:03 | 11:26 |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌗 67% | 21:38 | 12:38 |
Times local to Yan’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 Yan’an, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Yan’an
What is the Moon phase tonight in Yan’an?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (100% illuminated) as seen from Yan’an.
What time does the Moon rise in Yan’an tonight?
The Moon rises around 18:52 and sets around 05:58 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 Yan’an?
Moonlight is significant tonight (100% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Yan’an stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Yan’an (Asia/Shanghai), computed from established astronomical models.