Moon phase tonight in Okazaki
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Moonrise & moonset in Okazaki — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 6% | 04:09 | 16:00 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:13 | 16:27 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:15 | 16:53 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:18 | 17:21 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 08:21 | 17:51 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 09:23 | 18:26 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 13% | 10:21 | 19:05 |
Times local to Okazaki (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 Okazaki, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Okazaki
What is the Moon phase tonight in Okazaki?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (6% illuminated) as seen from Okazaki.
What time does the Moon rise in Okazaki tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:09 and sets around 16:00 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 Okazaki?
Moon-wise, yes — at 6% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Okazaki stargazing page.
Times local to Okazaki (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.