Moon phase tonight in San Cristóbal de las Casas
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Moonrise & moonset in San Cristóbal de las Casas — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 59% | 23:12 | — |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 47% | 00:16 | 12:54 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 36% | 01:19 | 13:48 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 25% | 02:19 | 14:36 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 16% | 03:16 | 15:19 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 04:11 | 15:59 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 05:04 | 16:36 |
Times local to San Cristóbal de las Casas (America/Merida). “—” 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for San Cristóbal de las Casas
What is the Moon phase tonight in San Cristóbal de las Casas?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (59% illuminated) as seen from San Cristóbal de las Casas.
What time does the Moon rise in San Cristóbal de las Casas tonight?
The Moon rises around 23:12 and sets around — 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas?
Moonlight is significant tonight (59% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the San Cristóbal de las Casas stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to San Cristóbal de las Casas (America/Merida), computed from established astronomical models.