Moon phase tonight in North Shore
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Moonrise & moonset in North Shore — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 33% | 04:15 | 13:28 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 23% | 04:48 | 14:40 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 14% | 05:16 | 15:50 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 8% | 05:42 | 16:58 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 06:07 | 18:03 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:33 | 19:07 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 07:00 | 20:12 |
Times local to North Shore (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 North Shore, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for North Shore
What is the Moon phase tonight in North Shore?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (33% illuminated) as seen from North Shore.
What time does the Moon rise in North Shore tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:15 and sets around 13:28 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 North Shore?
Moon-wise, yes — at 33% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the North Shore stargazing page.
Times local to North Shore (Pacific/Auckland), computed from established astronomical models.