what minimum % illumination and altitude of the moon on a clear night makes sailing outside easier / safer etc.
Select to expand quotenswsailor said..
Any moon is good.
The best is that which rises at dusk and sets at dawn 
Fair enough, maybe I was trying to be too scientific ;-)
A full or three quarter moon is fabulous, with no clouds, and allows you to trim sails and see islands and een breaking water on shore. An overnighter with a full moon is always a big bonus.
