Moon phase tonight in Launceston
Australia
Moonrise & moonset in Launceston — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 98% | 16:40 | 05:23 |
| Sat 26 Sept | 🌕 100% | 17:48 | 05:45 |
| Sun 27 Sept | 🌕 100% | 18:58 | 06:08 |
| Mon 28 Sept | 🌕 97% | 20:11 | 06:35 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 92% | 21:27 | 07:08 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 85% | 22:45 | 07:48 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 76% | 23:59 | 08:40 |
Times local to Launceston (Australia/Hobart). “—” 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 Launceston, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Launceston
What is the Moon phase tonight in Launceston?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (98% illuminated) as seen from Launceston.
What time does the Moon rise in Launceston tonight?
The Moon rises around 16:40 and sets around 05:23 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 Launceston?
Moonlight is significant tonight (98% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Launceston stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Launceston (Australia/Hobart), computed from established astronomical models.