Moon phase tonight in Melbourne
Australia
Moonrise & moonset in Melbourne — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 4% | 05:43 | 17:02 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:08 | 18:08 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:33 | 19:13 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:00 | 20:18 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 07:30 | 21:23 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 10% | 08:05 | 22:27 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 17% | 08:46 | 23:29 |
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 New Moon (4% illuminated) as seen from Melbourne.
What time does the Moon rise in Melbourne tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:43 and sets around 17:02 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 Melbourne?
Moon-wise, yes — at 4% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Melbourne stargazing page.
Times local to Melbourne (Australia/Melbourne), computed from established astronomical models.