Moon phase tonight in Minato
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Moonrise & moonset in Minato — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 46% | 22:37 | 12:55 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 35% | 23:47 | 13:48 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 25% | 00:58 | 14:31 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 16% | 02:07 | 15:08 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 03:13 | 15:39 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌑 3% | 04:18 | 16:08 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 05:20 | 16:35 |
Times local to Minato (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 Minato, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Minato
What is the Moon phase tonight in Minato?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (46% illuminated) as seen from Minato.
What time does the Moon rise in Minato tonight?
The Moon rises around 22:37 and sets around 12:55 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 Minato?
Moonlight is significant tonight (46% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Minato stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Minato (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.