Moon phase tonight in Maitland
Australia
Moonrise & moonset in Maitland — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 8% | 05:16 | 16:37 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 05:44 | 17:39 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:12 | 18:41 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:42 | 19:42 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:15 | 20:44 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 6% | 07:53 | 21:45 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 12% | 08:36 | 22:44 |
Times local to Maitland (Australia/Sydney). “—” 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 Maitland, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Maitland
What is the Moon phase tonight in Maitland?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (8% illuminated) as seen from Maitland.
What time does the Moon rise in Maitland tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:16 and sets around 16:37 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 Maitland?
Moon-wise, yes — at 8% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Maitland stargazing page.
Times local to Maitland (Australia/Sydney), computed from established astronomical models.