Moon phase tonight in Richmond
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Moonrise & moonset in Richmond — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 1% | 09:29 | 18:54 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 4% | 10:33 | 19:26 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 11:34 | 20:02 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 15% | 12:30 | 20:44 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 23% | — | 21:33 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌓 31% | 13:20 | 22:28 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 40% | 14:03 | 23:27 |
Times local to Richmond (America/Los_Angeles). “—” 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 Richmond, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Richmond
What is the Moon phase tonight in Richmond?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (1% illuminated) as seen from Richmond.
What time does the Moon rise in Richmond tonight?
The Moon rises around 09:29 and sets around 18:54 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 Richmond?
Moon-wise, yes — at 1% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Richmond stargazing page.
Times local to Richmond (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.