Moon phase tonight in Rockhampton
Australia
Moonrise & moonset in Rockhampton — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 32% | 10:09 | 22:59 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 41% | 10:49 | 23:54 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 51% | 11:33 | 00:50 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 61% | — | 01:44 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 70% | 12:21 | 02:37 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 78% | 13:13 | 03:26 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 14:08 | 04:10 |
Times local to Rockhampton (Australia/Brisbane). “—” 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 Rockhampton, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Rockhampton
What is the Moon phase tonight in Rockhampton?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (32% illuminated) as seen from Rockhampton.
What time does the Moon rise in Rockhampton tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:09 and sets around 22:59 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 Rockhampton?
Moon-wise, yes — at 32% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Rockhampton stargazing page.
Times local to Rockhampton (Australia/Brisbane), computed from established astronomical models.