Moon phase tonight in Las Cruces
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Moonrise & moonset in Las Cruces — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 26% | 12:38 | 22:33 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 35% | — | 23:06 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | 13:38 | 23:44 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 55% | 14:36 | 00:26 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 15:32 | 01:14 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 16:24 | 02:07 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 17:10 | 03:04 |
Times local to Las Cruces (America/Denver). “—” 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 Las Cruces, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Las Cruces
What is the Moon phase tonight in Las Cruces?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated) as seen from Las Cruces.
What time does the Moon rise in Las Cruces tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:38 and sets around 22:33 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 Las Cruces?
Moon-wise, yes — at 26% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Las Cruces stargazing page.
Times local to Las Cruces (America/Denver), computed from established astronomical models.