Moon phase tonight in Blue Mountains
Australia
Moonrise & moonset in Blue Mountains — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 2% | 05:48 | 17:44 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:16 | 18:47 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:45 | 19:49 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 4% | 07:18 | 20:51 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 8% | 07:55 | 21:52 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 14% | 08:38 | 22:53 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 22% | 09:26 | 23:49 |
Times local to Blue Mountains (Australia/Sydney). “—” 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 Blue Mountains, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Blue Mountains
What is the Moon phase tonight in Blue Mountains?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (2% illuminated) as seen from Blue Mountains.
What time does the Moon rise in Blue Mountains tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:48 and sets around 17:44 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 Blue Mountains?
Moon-wise, yes — at 2% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Blue Mountains stargazing page.
Times local to Blue Mountains (Australia/Sydney), computed from established astronomical models.