Moon phase tonight in Mountain View
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Moonrise & moonset in Mountain View — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 35% | — | 22:56 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | 13:56 | 23:31 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 14:57 | 00:12 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 15:54 | 00:59 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 16:45 | 01:53 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 17:30 | 02:52 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 88% | 18:08 | 03:54 |
Times local to Mountain View (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 Mountain View, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Mountain View
What is the Moon phase tonight in Mountain View?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Mountain View.
What time does the Moon rise in Mountain View tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:56 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 Mountain View?
Moonlight is significant tonight (35% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Mountain View stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Mountain View (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.