Moon phase tonight in Central Coast
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Moonrise & moonset in Central Coast — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 59% | 00:17 | 09:56 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 47% | 01:14 | 12:05 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 36% | 03:03 | — |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 03:44 | 13:15 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 16% | 04:18 | 14:25 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 04:49 | 15:32 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 05:17 | 16:37 |
Times local to Central Coast (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 Central Coast, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Central Coast
What is the Moon phase tonight in Central Coast?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (59% illuminated) as seen from Central Coast.
What time does the Moon rise in Central Coast tonight?
The Moon rises around 00:17 and sets around 09:56 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 Central Coast?
Moonlight is significant tonight (59% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Central Coast stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Central Coast (Australia/Sydney), computed from established astronomical models.