Moon phase tonight in Sakai
Japan
Moonrise & moonset in Sakai — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 28% | 10:53 | 20:55 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 37% | — | 21:24 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 47% | 11:55 | 21:56 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 56% | 12:57 | 22:33 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 66% | 13:56 | 23:16 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 74% | 14:51 | 00:05 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 82% | 15:41 | 01:01 |
Times local to Sakai (Asia/Tokyo). “—” 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 Sakai, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Sakai
What is the Moon phase tonight in Sakai?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated) as seen from Sakai.
What time does the Moon rise in Sakai tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:53 and sets around 20:55 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 Sakai?
Moon-wise, yes — at 28% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Sakai stargazing page.
Times local to Sakai (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.