Moon phase tonight in Osaka
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Moonrise & moonset in Osaka — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 6% | 04:16 | 16:07 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:19 | 16:33 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:22 | 17:00 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:25 | 17:28 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 08:27 | 17:59 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 8% | 09:29 | 18:33 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 14% | 10:28 | 19:13 |
Times local to Osaka (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 Osaka, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Osaka
What is the Moon phase tonight in Osaka?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (6% illuminated) as seen from Osaka.
What time does the Moon rise in Osaka tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:16 and sets around 16:07 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 Osaka?
Moon-wise, yes — at 6% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Osaka stargazing page.
Times local to Osaka (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.