Moon phase tonight in Rio Rancho
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Moonrise & moonset in Rio Rancho — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 11% | 05:04 | 17:07 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 06:08 | 17:33 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:11 | 18:00 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:14 | 18:27 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:17 | 18:56 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 4% | 10:19 | 19:29 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 11:19 | 20:06 |
Times local to Rio Rancho (America/Denver). “—” 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 Rio Rancho, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Rio Rancho
What is the Moon phase tonight in Rio Rancho?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (11% illuminated) as seen from Rio Rancho.
What time does the Moon rise in Rio Rancho tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:04 and sets around 17:07 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 Rio Rancho?
Moon-wise, yes — at 11% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Rio Rancho stargazing page.
Times local to Rio Rancho (America/Denver), computed from established astronomical models.