Moon phase tonight in Hikone
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Moonrise & moonset in Hikone — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 26% | 10:51 | 20:56 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 36% | 11:53 | 21:26 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | — | 21:58 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 55% | 12:54 | 22:36 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 13:52 | 23:19 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 14:48 | 00:08 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 15:37 | 01:04 |
Times local to Hikone (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 Hikone, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Hikone
What is the Moon phase tonight in Hikone?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated) as seen from Hikone.
What time does the Moon rise in Hikone tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:51 and sets around 20:56 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 Hikone?
Moon-wise, yes — at 26% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Hikone stargazing page.
Times local to Hikone (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.