Moon phase tonight in Amakusa
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Moonrise & moonset in Amakusa — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 31% | 12:11 | 21:56 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | — | 22:30 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 13:11 | 23:09 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | 14:08 | 23:53 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 68% | 15:03 | 00:43 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 15:53 | 01:38 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 16:37 | 02:36 |
Times local to Amakusa (Asia/Tokyo). “—” means the Moon doesn't rise or set during that calendar night.
A new Moon is the best time for stargazing — with no moonlight, faint stars, the Milky Way and meteor showers all show far better. A full Moon is beautiful but floods the sky with light — see the full moon calendar for the year's dates and names. For the darkest upcoming nights in Amakusa, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Amakusa
What is the Moon phase tonight in Amakusa?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated) as seen from Amakusa.
What time does the Moon rise in Amakusa tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:11 and sets around 21:56 local time. Moonrise shifts roughly 30–60 minutes later each night — the 7-night table on this page has the exact times.
When is the next full Moon?
The next full Moon — the Sturgeon Moon — is on Friday 28 August; the next new Moon is on Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Amakusa?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Amakusa stargazing page.
Times local to Amakusa (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.