Moon phase tonight in La Rioja
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Moonrise & moonset in La Rioja — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 87% | 15:56 | 06:18 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 93% | 16:55 | 06:54 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌕 97% | 17:54 | 07:26 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 18:52 | 07:56 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:50 | 08:25 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 98% | 20:49 | 08:55 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 94% | 21:49 | 09:26 |
Times local to La Rioja (America/Argentina/La_Rioja). “—” 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 La Rioja, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for La Rioja
What is the Moon phase tonight in La Rioja?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated) as seen from La Rioja.
What time does the Moon rise in La Rioja tonight?
The Moon rises around 15:56 and sets around 06:18 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 La Rioja?
Moonlight is significant tonight (87% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the La Rioja stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to La Rioja (America/Argentina/La_Rioja), computed from established astronomical models.