Moon phase tonight in San Diego
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Moonrise & moonset in San Diego — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 73% | 16:08 | 01:49 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 16:54 | 02:46 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 88% | 17:35 | 03:46 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 94% | 18:11 | 04:46 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌕 98% | 18:42 | 05:47 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:11 | 06:47 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 19:38 | 07:47 |
Times local to San Diego (America/Los_Angeles). “—” 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 Diego, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for San Diego
What is the Moon phase tonight in San Diego?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated) as seen from San Diego.
What time does the Moon rise in San Diego tonight?
The Moon rises around 16:08 and sets around 01:49 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 Diego?
Moonlight is significant tonight (73% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the San Diego stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to San Diego (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.