Moon phase tonight in Matanzas
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Moonrise & moonset in Matanzas — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 2% | 07:15 | 18:24 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:11 | 18:59 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:07 | 19:34 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 10:04 | 20:13 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 11:00 | 20:55 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 13% | 11:54 | 21:42 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 20% | 12:45 | 22:32 |
Times local to Matanzas (America/Havana). “—” 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 Matanzas, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Matanzas
What is the Moon phase tonight in Matanzas?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (2% illuminated) as seen from Matanzas.
What time does the Moon rise in Matanzas tonight?
The Moon rises around 07:15 and sets around 18:24 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 Matanzas?
Moon-wise, yes — at 2% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Matanzas stargazing page.
Times local to Matanzas (America/Havana), computed from established astronomical models.