Moon phase tonight in Ambalantota
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Moonrise & moonset in Ambalantota — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 33% | 11:15 | 22:32 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 42% | 12:05 | 23:17 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 52% | — | 00:05 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 61% | 12:56 | 00:54 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 70% | 13:48 | 01:46 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 78% | 14:39 | 02:38 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 86% | 15:29 | 03:29 |
Times local to Ambalantota (Asia/Colombo). “—” 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 Ambalantota, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Ambalantota
What is the Moon phase tonight in Ambalantota?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (33% illuminated) as seen from Ambalantota.
What time does the Moon rise in Ambalantota tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:15 and sets around 22:32 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 Ambalantota?
Moon-wise, yes — at 33% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Ambalantota stargazing page.
Times local to Ambalantota (Asia/Colombo), computed from established astronomical models.