Moon phase tonight in New Plymouth
New Zealand
Moonrise & moonset in New Plymouth — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 99% | 20:03 | 07:22 |
| Mon 28 Sept | 🌖 95% | 21:14 | 07:50 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 89% | 22:27 | 08:24 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 81% | 23:43 | 09:06 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 71% | 00:56 | 09:58 |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 60% | 02:03 | 11:00 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 49% | 03:00 | 12:10 |
Times local to New Plymouth (Pacific/Auckland). “—” 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 New Plymouth, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for New Plymouth
What is the Moon phase tonight in New Plymouth?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (99% illuminated) as seen from New Plymouth.
What time does the Moon rise in New Plymouth tonight?
The Moon rises around 20:03 and sets around 07:22 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 New Plymouth?
Moonlight is significant tonight (99% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the New Plymouth stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to New Plymouth (Pacific/Auckland), computed from established astronomical models.