Moon phase tonight in Ambalantota
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Moonrise & moonset in Ambalantota — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 3% | 05:21 | 16:53 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:08 | 17:35 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:57 | 18:18 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:47 | 19:02 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 6% | 08:38 | 19:49 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 12% | 09:30 | 20:38 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 19% | 10:22 | 21:28 |
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 New Moon (3% illuminated) as seen from Ambalantota.
What time does the Moon rise in Ambalantota tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:21 and sets around 16:53 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 Hunter's Moon — is on Monday 26 October; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Ambalantota?
Moon-wise, yes — at 3% 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.