Moon phase tonight in Handa
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Moonrise & moonset in Handa — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌖 95% | 18:16 | 08:16 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 88% | 18:50 | 09:27 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 80% | 19:32 | 10:39 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 70% | 20:21 | 11:48 |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 59% | 21:21 | — |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 48% | 22:27 | 12:50 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 36% | 23:38 | 13:42 |
Times local to Handa (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 Handa, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Handa
What is the Moon phase tonight in Handa?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated) as seen from Handa.
What time does the Moon rise in Handa tonight?
The Moon rises around 18:16 and sets around 08:16 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 Handa?
Moonlight is significant tonight (95% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Handa stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Handa (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.