Moon phase tonight in Río Gallegos
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Moonrise & moonset in Río Gallegos — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 29% | 10:24 | 01:19 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 39% | 10:43 | 02:35 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 48% | 11:09 | 03:49 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 58% | 11:44 | 04:57 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 67% | 12:32 | 05:56 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 76% | 13:32 | 06:42 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | — | 07:16 |
Times local to Río Gallegos (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos). “—” 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 Río Gallegos, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Río Gallegos
What is the Moon phase tonight in Río Gallegos?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated) as seen from Río Gallegos.
What time does the Moon rise in Río Gallegos tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:24 and sets around 01:19 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 Río Gallegos?
Moon-wise, yes — at 29% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Río Gallegos stargazing page.
Times local to Río Gallegos (America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos), computed from established astronomical models.