Moon phase tonight in Merced
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Moonrise & moonset in Merced — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 8% | 06:06 | 17:30 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 07:11 | 17:54 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 1% | 08:15 | 18:20 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:20 | 18:48 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 2% | 10:23 | 19:20 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 6% | 11:24 | 19:56 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 11% | 12:20 | 20:39 |
Times local to Merced (America/Los_Angeles). “—” 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 Merced, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Merced
What is the Moon phase tonight in Merced?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (8% illuminated) as seen from Merced.
What time does the Moon rise in Merced tonight?
The Moon rises around 06:06 and sets around 17:30 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 Merced?
Moon-wise, yes — at 8% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Merced stargazing page.
Times local to Merced (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.