Moon phase tonight in Auckland
New Zealand
Moonrise & moonset in Auckland — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 2% | 07:00 | 20:12 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 6% | 07:30 | 21:16 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 11% | 08:06 | 22:19 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 18% | 08:46 | 23:21 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 25% | 09:34 | 00:19 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌓 34% | 10:26 | 01:11 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 43% | 11:24 | 01:57 |
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 New Moon (2% illuminated) as seen from Auckland.
What time does the Moon rise in Auckland tonight?
The Moon rises around 07:00 and sets around 20:12 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 Auckland?
Moon-wise, yes — at 2% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Auckland stargazing page.
Times local to Auckland (Pacific/Auckland), computed from established astronomical models.