Moon phase tonight in Cairns
Australia
Moonrise & moonset in Cairns — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 36% | 10:49 | 23:38 |
| Fri 18 Sept | 🌓 46% | 11:40 | 00:31 |
| Sat 19 Sept | 🌓 55% | — | 01:22 |
| Sun 20 Sept | 🌓 64% | 12:33 | 02:09 |
| Mon 21 Sept | 🌔 73% | 13:27 | 02:53 |
| Tue 22 Sept | 🌔 81% | 14:20 | 03:34 |
| Wed 23 Sept | 🌔 88% | 15:13 | 04:13 |
Times local to Cairns (Australia/Brisbane). “—” 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 Cairns, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Cairns
What is the Moon phase tonight in Cairns?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (36% illuminated) as seen from Cairns.
What time does the Moon rise in Cairns tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:49 and sets around 23:38 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Cairns?
Moonlight is significant tonight (36% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Cairns stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Cairns (Australia/Brisbane), computed from established astronomical models.