Moon phase tonight in San Mateo
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Moonrise & moonset in San Mateo — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌖 93% | 20:29 | 11:45 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 86% | 21:15 | 12:56 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 77% | 22:10 | — |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 67% | 23:15 | 14:00 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 56% | 00:27 | 14:54 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 44% | 01:40 | 15:39 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌗 33% | 02:52 | 16:15 |
Times local to San Mateo (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 Mateo, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for San Mateo
What is the Moon phase tonight in San Mateo?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated) as seen from San Mateo.
What time does the Moon rise in San Mateo tonight?
The Moon rises around 20:29 and sets around 11:45 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 Mateo?
Moonlight is significant tonight (93% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the San Mateo stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to San Mateo (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.