Moon tonight · Maheshtala, West Bengal, India
Moon Phase Tonight in Maheshtala, West Bengal, India
Tonight's Moon in Maheshtala, West Bengal, India is a first quarter, 44% illuminated, rising Sun, Oct 18, 12:05 PM GMT+5:30 and setting Sun, Oct 18, 10:59 PM GMT+5:30.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Maheshtala, West Bengal, India, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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First Quarter
44% illuminated · 7.3 days into the lunar cycle
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Local time (Asia/Kolkata), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for 22.51°, 88.25°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 44% illumination moonlight is moderate: a strong aurora still shows, but faint activity and dim nebulae are washed out while the Moon is up.
Aurora at 22.5° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Maheshtala: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Maheshtala, West Bengal, India?
Tonight's Moon in Maheshtala, West Bengal, India is a First Quarter, about 44% illuminated and 7.3 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-10-17 (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 Maheshtala, West Bengal, India tonight?
The next moonrise in Maheshtala, West Bengal, India is Sun, Oct 18, 12:05 PM GMT+5:30 and the next moonset is Sun, Oct 18, 10:59 PM GMT+5:30 (local time, Asia/Kolkata). 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 Maheshtala, West Bengal, India?
At 44% illumination moonlight is moderate: a strong aurora still shows, but faint activity and dim nebulae are washed out while the Moon is up. Check clear-sky and aurora conditions for Maheshtala, West Bengal, India on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.