Moon phase tonight in Chico
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Moonrise & moonset in Chico — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 32% | 02:45 | 16:18 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 22% | 03:57 | 16:46 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 13% | 05:06 | 17:12 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 7% | 06:13 | 17:35 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:19 | 17:58 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:26 | 18:22 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:32 | 18:48 |
Times local to Chico (America/Los_Angeles). “—” 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 Chico, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Chico
What is the Moon phase tonight in Chico?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (32% illuminated) as seen from Chico.
What time does the Moon rise in Chico tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:45 and sets around 16:18 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 Chico?
Moon-wise, yes — at 32% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Chico stargazing page.
Times local to Chico (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.