Moon phase tonight in El Cajon
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Moonrise & moonset in El Cajon — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 51% | 00:19 | 14:17 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 39% | 01:29 | 15:04 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 29% | 02:38 | 15:43 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 19% | 03:44 | 16:17 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 11% | 04:47 | 16:47 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 05:50 | 17:15 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 06:51 | 17:43 |
Times local to El Cajon (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 El Cajon, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for El Cajon
What is the Moon phase tonight in El Cajon?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (51% illuminated) as seen from El Cajon.
What time does the Moon rise in El Cajon tonight?
The Moon rises around 00:19 and sets around 14:17 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 El Cajon?
Moonlight is significant tonight (51% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the El Cajon stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to El Cajon (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.