Moon tonight · Springfield, MA
Moon Phase Tonight in Springfield, MA
Tonight's Moon in Springfield, MA is a waxing crescent, 26% illuminated, rising Fri, Oct 16, 1:12 PM EDT and setting Thu, Oct 15, 8:50 PM EDT.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Springfield, MA, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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Waxing Crescent
26% illuminated · 5.3 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 42.10°, -72.59°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 26% illumination moonlight interference is low: aurora and most deep-sky targets remain easy once the Moon is low or set.
Aurora at 42.1° latitude generally needs about Kp 8.3.
Moon tonight in Springfield: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Springfield, MA?
Tonight's Moon in Springfield, MA is a Waxing Crescent, about 26% illuminated and 5.3 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-10-16 (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 Springfield, MA tonight?
The next moonrise in Springfield, MA is Fri, Oct 16, 1:12 PM EDT and the next moonset is Thu, Oct 15, 8:50 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 Springfield, MA?
At 26% 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 Springfield, MA on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.