Moon phase tonight in Gold Coast
Australia
Moonrise & moonset in Gold Coast — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 61% | — | 01:45 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 70% | 11:56 | 02:37 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 79% | 12:48 | 03:26 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 86% | 13:44 | 04:09 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 92% | 14:41 | 04:48 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌕 96% | 15:39 | 05:23 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 16:37 | 05:55 |
Times local to Gold Coast (Australia/Brisbane). “—” 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 Gold Coast, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Gold Coast
What is the Moon phase tonight in Gold Coast?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (61% illuminated) as seen from Gold Coast.
What time does the Moon rise in Gold Coast tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 01:45 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 Gold Coast?
Moonlight is significant tonight (61% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Gold Coast stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Gold Coast (Australia/Brisbane), computed from established astronomical models.