Moon phase tonight in Christchurch
New Zealand
Moonrise & moonset in Christchurch — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 10% | 05:31 | 15:49 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 05:52 | 17:02 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:12 | 18:13 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:32 | 19:23 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:55 | 20:33 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 4% | 07:20 | 21:42 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 07:51 | 22:50 |
Times local to Christchurch (Pacific/Auckland). “—” 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 Christchurch, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Christchurch
What is the Moon phase tonight in Christchurch?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (10% illuminated) as seen from Christchurch.
What time does the Moon rise in Christchurch tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:31 and sets around 15:49 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 Christchurch?
Moon-wise, yes — at 10% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Christchurch stargazing page.
Times local to Christchurch (Pacific/Auckland), computed from established astronomical models.