Moon tonight · Rockford, IL
Moon Phase Tonight in Rockford, IL
Tonight's Moon in Rockford, IL is a first quarter, 46% illuminated, rising Sun, Oct 18, 2:38 PM CDT and setting Sun, Oct 18, 11:56 PM CDT.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Rockford, IL, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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46% illuminated · 7.6 days into the lunar cycle
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Local time (America/Chicago), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for 42.27°, -89.09°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 46% 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 42.3° latitude generally needs about Kp 8.2.
Moon tonight in Rockford: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Rockford, IL?
Tonight's Moon in Rockford, IL is a First Quarter, about 46% illuminated and 7.6 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-10-18 (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 Rockford, IL tonight?
The next moonrise in Rockford, IL is Sun, Oct 18, 2:38 PM CDT and the next moonset is Sun, Oct 18, 11:56 PM CDT (local time, America/Chicago). 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 Rockford, IL?
At 46% 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 Rockford, IL on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.