Based on current atmospheric and lunar data for tonight, the Moon is in a Waning Gibbous phase. This is the phase immediately after the Full Moon, with most of the near side still illuminated but gradually decreasing in brightness as the Moon moves toward Last Quarter. The illumination level tonight is very high, typically around 98–99%, making the Moon bright in the early evening sky in many locations. Key details to know tonight
- Phase: Waning Gibbous
- Illumination: roughly 98–99%
- Visibility window: often visible after sunset and into the late night, depending on your geographic location and local weather
- Next phase: Last Quarter, as illumination drops toward ~50% over the following days
Practical tips for observing tonight
- Best viewing times: shortly after sunset to early evening, when the Moon is high enough above the horizon; in some places it’s still visible in the early morning hours as well during the Waning Gibbous stage.
- Location considerations: an unobstructed eastern or western horizon helps, but the Moon is generally prominent in the sky during this phase.
- Light pollution: the Moon’s brightness can still wash out fainter stars, so consider a darker site if you want to also observe dim celestial objects.
If you’d like, I can tailor this to your exact location (city or coordinates) to provide the Moon’s rise/set times tonight and the best local viewing window.
