Moon phase tonight in Santa Monica
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Moonrise & moonset in Santa Monica — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 6% | 05:56 | 17:22 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 06:59 | 17:49 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:01 | 18:17 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:03 | 18:47 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 10:05 | 19:20 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 8% | 11:04 | 19:59 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 13% | 12:00 | 20:42 |
Times local to Santa Monica (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 Monica, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Santa Monica
What is the Moon phase tonight in Santa Monica?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (6% illuminated) as seen from Santa Monica.
What time does the Moon rise in Santa Monica tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:56 and sets around 17:22 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 Monica?
Moon-wise, yes — at 6% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Santa Monica stargazing page.
Times local to Santa Monica (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.