Moon phase tonight in Kirishima
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Moonrise & moonset in Kirishima — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 23% | 02:29 | 15:22 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 14% | 03:34 | 15:55 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 8% | 04:36 | 16:25 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 05:37 | 16:53 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:38 | 17:22 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 07:39 | 17:52 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 2% | 08:40 | 18:24 |
Times local to Kirishima (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 Kirishima, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Kirishima
What is the Moon phase tonight in Kirishima?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (23% illuminated) as seen from Kirishima.
What time does the Moon rise in Kirishima tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:29 and sets around 15:22 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 Kirishima?
Moon-wise, yes — at 23% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Kirishima stargazing page.
Times local to Kirishima (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.