Moon phase tonight in Perth
Australia
Moonrise & moonset in Perth — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 60% | 00:40 | 10:29 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 48% | 01:37 | 11:38 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 37% | 02:26 | — |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 03:06 | 12:48 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 03:41 | 13:56 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 04:12 | 15:02 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 04:41 | 16:06 |
Times local to Perth (Australia/Perth). “—” 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 Perth, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Perth
What is the Moon phase tonight in Perth?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (60% illuminated) as seen from Perth.
What time does the Moon rise in Perth tonight?
The Moon rises around 00:40 and sets around 10:29 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 Perth?
Moonlight is significant tonight (60% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Perth stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Perth (Australia/Perth), computed from established astronomical models.