Tonight's sky
Tonight at a glance
The Moon today · jueves, 22/10
Waxing gibbous
- Moonrise
- 17:24
- Moonset
- 04:23
💡 A bright moon hides faint stars and meteors — best after moonset.
Conditions
Unknown
No cloud data for tonight yet.
The Moon, next 7 days
Madrid time
- TodayWaxing gibbous84%Moonrise 17:24 · Moonset 04:23
- viernes, 23/10Waxing gibbous91%Moonrise 17:46 · Moonset 05:28
- sábado, 24/10Waxing gibbous96%Moonrise 18:09 · Moonset 06:35
- domingo, 25/10Full moon99%Moonrise 17:36 · Moonset 06:44
- lunes, 26/10Full moon100%Moonrise 18:05 · Moonset 07:57
- martes, 27/10Full moon98%Moonrise 18:43 · Moonset 09:12
- miércoles, 28/10Waning gibbous93%Moonrise 19:29 · Moonset 10:27
🌒 Upcoming eclipses
Time of greatest eclipse worldwide from NASA, in Madrid time. It is not visible everywhere.
- Annular solar eclipse06/02/2027, 17:00 in 108 days
- Penumbral lunar eclipse21/02/2027, 00:14 in 122 days
- Penumbral lunar eclipse18/07/2027, 18:04 in 270 days
- Total solar eclipse02/08/2027, 12:07 in 285 days
- Penumbral lunar eclipse17/08/2027, 09:14 in 299 days
- Partial lunar eclipse12/01/2028, 05:14 in 447 days
Source: NASA Eclipse Web Site (eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov)
🌠 Meteor shower calendar
Approximate peak dates (may shift by a day). ZHR is meteors per hour under ideal skies; real counts are much lower.
| Meteor shower | Peak | ZHR |
|---|---|---|
| Leonids | martes, 17/11· 26 days | ~15 |
| Geminids Major | lunes, 14/12· 53 days | ~150 |
| Ursids | martes, 22/12· 61 days | ~10 |
| Quadrantids Major | domingo, 03/01· 73 days | ~110 |
| Lyrids | jueves, 22/04· 182 days | ~18 |
| Eta Aquariids | jueves, 06/05· 196 days | ~50 |
| Southern Delta Aquariids | viernes, 30/07· 281 days | ~25 |
| Perseids Major | jueves, 12/08· 294 days | ~100 |
| Draconids | viernes, 08/10· 351 days | ~10 |
| Orionids | jueves, 21/10· 364 days | ~20 |
Source: International Meteor Organization (IMO)
Stargazing tips
To see more stars
- Get away from lightsHead to the countryside, mountains or the coast; city light hides most faint stars.
- Let your eyes adaptEyes need 20–30 minutes to adapt; use a red light instead of a bright phone screen.
- Pick a moonless nightNear new moon or after moonset the Milky Way is clearest.
- Dress warmlyNights at altitude cool fast; bring a jacket, a folding chair and insect repellent.
Night sky FAQ
Can I see stars tonight?
See the “Stargazing tonight” card: under 25% mean cloud is good, 25–60% fair, over 60% poor. The brighter the Moon, the fewer stars; best with clear skies after moonset or near new moon.
When is the full moon?
Full moons come about every 29.5 days, usually on the 14th–16th of the lunar month. The 7-day Moon table shows each day's phase and illumination.
Why does moonrise change every day?
The Moon orbits in the same direction the Earth spins, so it rises about 50 minutes later each day on average. Some days it does not rise or set at all.
Is the moon phase the same everywhere?
Yes — phase and illumination are the same worldwide at a given moment. Moonrise and moonset differ by place, and in the Southern Hemisphere the Moon appears flipped left to right.