Moon phase tonight in Orihuela
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Moonrise & moonset in Orihuela — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 33% | — | 23:39 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 43% | 14:33 | 00:12 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 53% | 15:35 | 00:50 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 62% | 16:33 | 01:35 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 71% | 17:27 | 02:27 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 79% | 18:14 | 03:25 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 86% | 18:54 | 04:26 |
Times local to Orihuela (Europe/Madrid). “—” 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 Orihuela, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Orihuela
What is the Moon phase tonight in Orihuela?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (33% illuminated) as seen from Orihuela.
What time does the Moon rise in Orihuela tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 23:39 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 Orihuela?
Moon-wise, yes — at 33% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Orihuela stargazing page.
Times local to Orihuela (Europe/Madrid), computed from established astronomical models.