Moon phase tonight in Punta Cana
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Moonrise & moonset in Punta Cana — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 1% | 08:05 | 18:47 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 09:00 | 19:27 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 10% | 09:54 | 20:11 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 16% | 10:48 | 20:58 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 24% | 11:40 | 21:48 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌓 32% | 12:28 | 22:41 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 41% | — | 23:34 |
Times local to Punta Cana (America/Santo_Domingo). “—” 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 Cana, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Punta Cana
What is the Moon phase tonight in Punta Cana?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (1% illuminated) as seen from Punta Cana.
What time does the Moon rise in Punta Cana tonight?
The Moon rises around 08:05 and sets around 18:47 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 Monday 9 November.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Punta Cana?
Moon-wise, yes — at 1% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Punta Cana stargazing page.
Times local to Punta Cana (America/Santo_Domingo), computed from established astronomical models.