Moon phase tonight in Phoenix
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Phoenix — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 4% | 05:29 | 16:56 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:31 | 17:23 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 07:33 | 17:51 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 08:35 | 18:21 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 09:36 | 18:55 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 10% | 10:36 | 19:34 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 17% | 11:32 | 20:18 |
Times local to Phoenix (America/Phoenix). “—” 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 Phoenix, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Phoenix
What is the Moon phase tonight in Phoenix?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (4% illuminated) as seen from Phoenix.
What time does the Moon rise in Phoenix tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:29 and sets around 16:56 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 Phoenix?
Moon-wise, yes — at 4% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Phoenix stargazing page.
Times local to Phoenix (America/Phoenix), computed from established astronomical models.