Moon phase tonight in Lower Hutt
New Zealand
Moonrise & moonset in Lower Hutt — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 30% | 09:49 | 23:54 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | 10:20 | 00:59 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 10:57 | 02:02 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | 11:41 | 03:02 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 68% | — | 03:56 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 12:33 | 04:42 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 13:31 | 05:21 |
Times local to Lower Hutt (Pacific/Auckland). “—” 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 Lower Hutt, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Lower Hutt
What is the Moon phase tonight in Lower Hutt?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Lower Hutt.
What time does the Moon rise in Lower Hutt tonight?
The Moon rises around 09:49 and sets around 23:54 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 Lower Hutt?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Lower Hutt stargazing page.
Times local to Lower Hutt (Pacific/Auckland), computed from established astronomical models.