Moon tonight · Akron, OH
Moon Phase Tonight in Akron, OH
Tonight's Moon in Akron, OH is a waxing crescent, 25% illuminated, rising Fri, Oct 16, 1:44 PM EDT and setting Thu, Oct 15, 9:31 PM EDT.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Akron, OH, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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Waxing Crescent
25% illuminated · 5.2 days into the lunar cycle
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Local time (America/New York), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for 41.08°, -81.52°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 25% illumination moonlight interference is low: aurora and most deep-sky targets remain easy once the Moon is low or set.
Aurora at 41.1° latitude generally needs about Kp 8.6.
Moon tonight in Akron: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Akron, OH?
Tonight's Moon in Akron, OH is a Waxing Crescent, about 25% illuminated and 5.2 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-10-15 (UTC). The phase is the same worldwide; its tilt and the times it is above the horizon depend on your location.
What time is moonrise and moonset in Akron, OH tonight?
The next moonrise in Akron, OH is Fri, Oct 16, 1:44 PM EDT and the next moonset is Thu, Oct 15, 9:31 PM EDT (local time, America/New York). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates with the astronomy-engine library and refer to the geometric rise and set of the Moon's upper limb.
How does tonight's moonlight affect stargazing and aurora viewing in Akron, OH?
At 25% illumination moonlight interference is low: aurora and most deep-sky targets remain easy once the Moon is low or set. Check clear-sky and aurora conditions for Akron, OH on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.