Moon phase tonight in Otaru
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Moonrise & moonset in Otaru — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 53% | 21:38 | 13:06 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 42% | 22:53 | 13:55 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 31% | 00:11 | 14:32 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 21% | 01:27 | 15:02 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 13% | 02:41 | 15:27 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 03:52 | 15:48 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:02 | 16:09 |
Times local to Otaru (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 Otaru, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Otaru
What is the Moon phase tonight in Otaru?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (53% illuminated) as seen from Otaru.
What time does the Moon rise in Otaru tonight?
The Moon rises around 21:38 and sets around 13:06 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 Otaru?
Moonlight is significant tonight (53% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Otaru stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Otaru (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.