Moon tonight (default location)

As of August 10, 2026 (UTC): Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at Georgetown, Guyana (default).

Moon phase drives almost everything else for stargazing — a bright gibbous washes out faint targets; new Moon opens deep-sky windows.

Bright steady objects sitting next to the Moon are usually planets (Venus, Jupiter, Saturn). Use the live feed for tonight’s phase and Dark Sky Window for moonless observing hours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's happening with the Moon tonight?

Check phase and percent illuminated in the snapshot above — that sets how bright the skyglow is. Pair with Dark Sky Window for when moonless dark hours open for deep-sky targets.

What is the bright star next to the Moon tonight?

Most Moon pairings are planets — Venus, Jupiter, Mars, or Saturn — or first-magnitude stars like Antares, Spica, Aldebaran, or Regulus. Check Planet Visibility for bearings.

When are the darkest hours tonight?

Use Dark Sky Window for moonless stretches after astronomical dusk. Around full Moon, deep-sky work is limited; planets and bright clusters still work.

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Moon tonight: phase and illumination

Tonight at a glance

As of August 10, 2026 (UTC) for Georgetown, Guyana (default). Set your location in the feed for exact windows.

  • Moon: Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated
  • Naked-eye planets: Mars, Saturn, Venus
  • Meteor showers: Delta Aquariids (peak ~July 30, ZHR 25); Perseids (peak ~August 12, ZHR 100)
  • ISS / satellites: ISS Pass Predictor

Moon phase drives almost everything else for stargazing — a bright gibbous washes out faint targets; new Moon opens deep-sky windows.

Bright steady objects sitting next to the Moon are usually planets (Venus, Jupiter, Saturn). Use the live feed for tonight’s phase and Dark Sky Window for moonless observing hours.

Dark Sky WindowOpen live Sky Events feedPlanet Visibility Tonight

Frequently asked questions

What's happening with the Moon tonight?
Check phase and percent illuminated in the snapshot above — that sets how bright the skyglow is. Pair with Dark Sky Window for when moonless dark hours open for deep-sky targets.
What is the bright star next to the Moon tonight?
Most Moon pairings are planets — Venus, Jupiter, Mars, or Saturn — or first-magnitude stars like Antares, Spica, Aldebaran, or Regulus. Check Planet Visibility for bearings.
When are the darkest hours tonight?
Use Dark Sky Window for moonless stretches after astronomical dusk. Around full Moon, deep-sky work is limited; planets and bright clusters still work.

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