Moon phase tonight in Gotemba
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Moonrise & moonset in Gotemba — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 38% | 11:42 | 21:14 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 47% | — | 21:47 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 57% | 12:43 | 22:24 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 66% | 13:41 | 23:08 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 75% | 14:37 | 23:57 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 82% | 15:26 | 00:52 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 89% | 16:10 | 01:51 |
Times local to Gotemba (Asia/Tokyo). “—” 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 Gotemba, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Gotemba
What is the Moon phase tonight in Gotemba?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (38% illuminated) as seen from Gotemba.
What time does the Moon rise in Gotemba tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:42 and sets around 21:14 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 Gotemba?
Moonlight is significant tonight (38% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Gotemba stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Gotemba (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.