Moon phase tonight in Blue Mountains
Australia
Moonrise & moonset in Blue Mountains — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 35% | 09:48 | 23:19 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | 10:24 | 00:19 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 11:05 | 01:19 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 11:51 | 02:16 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | — | 03:08 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 12:43 | 03:56 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 88% | 13:40 | 04:37 |
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 First Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Blue Mountains.
What time does the Moon rise in Blue Mountains tonight?
The Moon rises around 09:48 and sets around 23:19 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 Sturgeon Moon — is on Friday 28 August; the next new Moon is on Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Blue Mountains?
Moonlight is significant tonight (35% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Blue Mountains stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Blue Mountains (Australia/Sydney), computed from established astronomical models.