Moon phase tonight in Santa Maria
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Santa Maria — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 39% | — | 22:56 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 49% | 13:42 | 23:32 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 58% | 14:42 | 00:14 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 68% | 15:38 | 01:01 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 76% | 16:29 | 01:55 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 84% | 17:15 | 02:53 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 90% | 17:55 | 03:54 |
Times local to Santa Maria (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 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 First Quarter (39% illuminated) as seen from Santa Maria.
What time does the Moon rise in Santa Maria tonight?
The Moon rises around — and sets around 22:56 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 Maria?
Moonlight is significant tonight (39% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Santa Maria stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Santa Maria (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.