Moon phase tonight in San Tan Valley
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Moonrise & moonset in San Tan Valley — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 30% | 12:00 | 21:51 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 39% | — | 22:24 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 49% | 13:00 | 23:01 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 58% | 13:59 | 23:43 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 67% | 14:55 | 00:31 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 76% | 15:46 | 01:24 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 84% | 16:33 | 02:21 |
Times local to San Tan Valley (America/Phoenix). “—” 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 Tan Valley, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for San Tan Valley
What is the Moon phase tonight in San Tan Valley?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from San Tan Valley.
What time does the Moon rise in San Tan Valley tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:00 and sets around 21:51 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 Tan Valley?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the San Tan Valley stargazing page.
Times local to San Tan Valley (America/Phoenix), computed from established astronomical models.