Moon phase tonight in Maizuru
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Moonrise & moonset in Maizuru — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 30% | 11:57 | 21:29 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | — | 22:01 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 12:58 | 22:39 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | 13:57 | 23:22 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 68% | 14:52 | 00:12 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 15:42 | 01:07 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 16:25 | 02:06 |
Times local to Maizuru (Asia/Tokyo). “—” 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 Maizuru, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Maizuru
What is the Moon phase tonight in Maizuru?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Maizuru.
What time does the Moon rise in Maizuru tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:57 and sets around 21:29 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 Maizuru?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Maizuru stargazing page.
Times local to Maizuru (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.