Moon phase tonight in Dunedin
New Zealand
Moonrise & moonset in Dunedin — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 27% | 09:30 | 23:15 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 36% | 09:53 | 00:25 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 46% | 10:20 | 01:35 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 55% | 10:54 | 02:41 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 11:36 | 03:43 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 12:28 | 04:37 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | — | 05:21 |
Times local to Dunedin (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 Dunedin, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Dunedin
What is the Moon phase tonight in Dunedin?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated) as seen from Dunedin.
What time does the Moon rise in Dunedin tonight?
The Moon rises around 09:30 and sets around 23:15 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 Dunedin?
Moon-wise, yes — at 27% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Dunedin stargazing page.
Times local to Dunedin (Pacific/Auckland), computed from established astronomical models.