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 | 🌕 100% | 18:16 | 06:15 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 99% | 18:53 | 07:07 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 97% | 19:28 | 07:59 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 92% | 20:06 | 08:53 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 85% | 20:45 | 09:50 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 76% | 21:29 | 10:50 |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌗 66% | 22:18 | 11:53 |
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 Full Moon (100% 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 18:16 and sets around 06:15 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas?
Moonlight is significant tonight (100% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — 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.