Moon phase tonight in Saanich
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Moonrise & moonset in Saanich — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 1% | 10:08 | 18:31 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 11:20 | 18:53 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 10% | 12:27 | 19:22 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 16% | — | 19:59 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 24% | 13:26 | 20:46 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌓 33% | 14:15 | 21:42 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 42% | 14:53 | 22:47 |
Times local to Saanich (America/Vancouver). “—” 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 Saanich, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Saanich
What is the Moon phase tonight in Saanich?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (1% illuminated) as seen from Saanich.
What time does the Moon rise in Saanich tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:08 and sets around 18:31 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 Saanich?
Moon-wise, yes — at 1% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Saanich stargazing page.
Times local to Saanich (America/Vancouver), computed from established astronomical models.