Moon phase tonight in Copacabana
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Moonrise & moonset in Copacabana — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 35% | 10:26 | 23:23 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | 11:08 | 00:18 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | — | 01:13 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 11:54 | 02:06 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 12:45 | 02:57 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 13:38 | 03:44 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 88% | 14:34 | 04:27 |
Times local to Copacabana (America/Sao_Paulo). “—” 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 Copacabana, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Copacabana
What is the Moon phase tonight in Copacabana?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Copacabana.
What time does the Moon rise in Copacabana tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:26 and sets around 23:23 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 Copacabana?
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 Copacabana stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Copacabana (America/Sao_Paulo), computed from established astronomical models.