WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Ōsaki

Japan

Waxing Crescent
31% illuminated
Moonrise
Moonset
20:59
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Ōsaki — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌒 31%20:59
Wed 19 Aug🌓 40%11:4221:29
Thu 20 Aug🌓 50%12:4522:05
Fri 21 Aug🌓 59%13:4522:47
Sat 22 Aug🌓 68%14:4123:36
Sun 23 Aug🌔 77%15:3000:32
Mon 24 Aug🌔 84%16:1301:32

Times local to Ōsaki (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 Ōsaki, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Ōsaki

What is the Moon phase tonight in Ōsaki?

Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated) as seen from Ōsaki.

What time does the Moon rise in Ōsaki tonight?

The Moon rises around — and sets around 20:59 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 Ōsaki?

Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Ōsaki stargazing page.

Times local to Ōsaki (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.