Moon phase tonight in Melbourne
Australia
Moonrise & moonset in Melbourne — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 47% | 10:34 | 00:53 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 56% | 11:13 | 01:55 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 65% | 11:58 | 02:53 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 74% | — | 03:45 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 82% | 12:51 | 04:32 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 89% | 13:49 | 05:12 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 94% | 14:50 | 05:46 |
Times local to Melbourne (Australia/Melbourne). “—” 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 Melbourne, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Melbourne
What is the Moon phase tonight in Melbourne?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (47% illuminated) as seen from Melbourne.
What time does the Moon rise in Melbourne tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:34 and sets around 00:53 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 Melbourne?
Moonlight is significant tonight (47% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Melbourne stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Melbourne (Australia/Melbourne), computed from established astronomical models.