Moon phase tonight in Auckland
New Zealand
Moonrise & moonset in Auckland — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 52% | 11:14 | 01:47 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 62% | 11:59 | 02:45 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 71% | — | 03:38 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 79% | 12:51 | 04:26 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 86% | 13:48 | 05:06 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 92% | 14:49 | 05:41 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌕 97% | 15:52 | 06:12 |
Times local to Auckland (Pacific/Auckland). “—” 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 Auckland, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Auckland
What is the Moon phase tonight in Auckland?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (52% illuminated) as seen from Auckland.
What time does the Moon rise in Auckland tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:14 and sets around 01:47 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 Auckland?
Moonlight is significant tonight (52% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Auckland stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Auckland (Pacific/Auckland), computed from established astronomical models.