Moon phase tonight in Anchorage
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Moonrise & moonset in Anchorage — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 1% | 12:19 | 18:19 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 4% | — | 18:18 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 14:00 | 18:19 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 15% | 15:38 | 18:27 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 23% | 16:55 | 18:57 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌒 31% | 17:27 | 20:11 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 40% | 17:35 | 21:47 |
Times local to Anchorage (America/Anchorage). “—” 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 Anchorage, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Anchorage
What is the Moon phase tonight in Anchorage?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (1% illuminated) as seen from Anchorage.
What time does the Moon rise in Anchorage tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:19 and sets around 18:19 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 Monday 9 November.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Anchorage?
Moon-wise, yes — at 1% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Anchorage stargazing page.
Times local to Anchorage (America/Anchorage), computed from established astronomical models.