Moon phase tonight in Nakatsugawa
Japan
Moonrise & moonset in Nakatsugawa — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 27% | 00:46 | 14:25 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 01:55 | 15:01 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 03:03 | 15:31 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 04:08 | 15:59 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 05:11 | 16:25 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:15 | 16:51 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:18 | 17:19 |
Times local to Nakatsugawa (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 Nakatsugawa, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Nakatsugawa
What is the Moon phase tonight in Nakatsugawa?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (27% illuminated) as seen from Nakatsugawa.
What time does the Moon rise in Nakatsugawa tonight?
The Moon rises around 00:46 and sets around 14:25 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 Nakatsugawa?
Moon-wise, yes — at 27% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Nakatsugawa stargazing page.
Times local to Nakatsugawa (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.