Moon phase tonight in El Paso
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Moonrise & moonset in El Paso — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 63% | 15:29 | 01:15 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 71% | 16:21 | 02:08 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 17:07 | 03:05 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 87% | 17:49 | 04:04 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 93% | 18:25 | 05:04 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌕 97% | 18:57 | 06:04 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 19:27 | 07:03 |
Times local to El Paso (America/Denver). “—” 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 Paso, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for El Paso
What is the Moon phase tonight in El Paso?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (63% illuminated) as seen from El Paso.
What time does the Moon rise in El Paso tonight?
The Moon rises around 15:29 and sets around 01:15 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 El Paso?
Moonlight is significant tonight (63% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the El Paso stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to El Paso (America/Denver), computed from established astronomical models.