Moon phase tonight in Santa Maria
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Moonrise & moonset in Santa Maria — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 4% | 04:53 | 16:31 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 05:30 | 17:23 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:08 | 18:16 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:48 | 19:08 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 4% | 07:31 | 20:02 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 08:17 | 20:56 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 16% | 09:06 | 21:50 |
Times local to Santa Maria (America/Sao_Paulo). “—” 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 Maria, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Santa Maria
What is the Moon phase tonight in Santa Maria?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (4% illuminated) as seen from Santa Maria.
What time does the Moon rise in Santa Maria tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:53 and sets around 16:31 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 Santa Maria?
Moon-wise, yes — at 4% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Santa Maria stargazing page.
Times local to Santa Maria (America/Sao_Paulo), computed from established astronomical models.