Moon phase tonight in San Marcos
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Moonrise & moonset in San Marcos — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 1% | 06:52 | 17:44 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 07:54 | 18:12 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 08:56 | 18:43 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 4% | 09:57 | 19:17 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 10:56 | 19:56 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 16% | 11:52 | 20:40 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 23% | 12:42 | 21:29 |
Times local to San Marcos (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 Marcos, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for San Marcos
What is the Moon phase tonight in San Marcos?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (1% illuminated) as seen from San Marcos.
What time does the Moon rise in San Marcos tonight?
The Moon rises around 06:52 and sets around 17:44 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 Marcos?
Moon-wise, yes — at 1% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the San Marcos stargazing page.
Times local to San Marcos (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.