Moon phase tonight in Punta Arenas
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Moonrise & moonset in Punta Arenas — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 31% | 10:41 | 02:50 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 41% | 11:05 | 04:06 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 11:39 | 05:16 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 60% | 12:26 | 06:15 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 69% | 13:27 | 07:01 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | — | 07:33 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 14:38 | 07:56 |
Times local to Punta Arenas (America/Punta_Arenas). “—” 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 Punta Arenas, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Punta Arenas
What is the Moon phase tonight in Punta Arenas?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (31% illuminated) as seen from Punta Arenas.
What time does the Moon rise in Punta Arenas tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:41 and sets around 02:50 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 Punta Arenas?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Punta Arenas stargazing page.
Times local to Punta Arenas (America/Punta_Arenas), computed from established astronomical models.