Moon phase tonight in Iwata
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Moonrise & moonset in Iwata — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 66% | 14:08 | 23:46 |
| Mon 21 Sept | 🌔 75% | 14:48 | 00:45 |
| Tue 22 Sept | 🌔 83% | 15:23 | 01:47 |
| Wed 23 Sept | 🌔 89% | 15:54 | 02:48 |
| Thu 24 Sept | 🌔 95% | 16:22 | 03:50 |
| Fri 25 Sept | 🌕 98% | 16:48 | 04:52 |
| Sat 26 Sept | 🌕 100% | 17:15 | 05:56 |
Times local to Iwata (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 Iwata, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Iwata
What is the Moon phase tonight in Iwata?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (66% illuminated) as seen from Iwata.
What time does the Moon rise in Iwata tonight?
The Moon rises around 14:08 and sets around 23:46 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Iwata?
Moonlight is significant tonight (66% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Iwata stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Iwata (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.