Moon phase tonight in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Moonrise & moonset in Santa Cruz de Tenerife — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 60% | 16:05 | 02:11 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 69% | 16:57 | 03:03 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 78% | 17:46 | 03:59 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 18:29 | 04:56 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 91% | 19:08 | 05:54 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌔 96% | 19:43 | 06:53 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 20:15 | 07:50 |
Times local to Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Atlantic/Canary). “—” 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Santa Cruz de Tenerife
What is the Moon phase tonight in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (60% illuminated) as seen from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
What time does the Moon rise in Santa Cruz de Tenerife tonight?
The Moon rises around 16:05 and sets around 02:11 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Moonlight is significant tonight (60% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Santa Cruz de Tenerife stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Atlantic/Canary), computed from established astronomical models.