Moon phase tonight in Santa Monica
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Moonrise & moonset in Santa Monica — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 26% | 12:31 | 22:18 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 35% | — | 22:50 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | 13:31 | 23:27 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 14:30 | 00:09 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 15:27 | 00:57 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 16:18 | 01:50 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 17:04 | 02:48 |
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 Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated) as seen from Santa Monica.
What time does the Moon rise in Santa Monica tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:31 and sets around 22:18 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 Monica?
Moon-wise, yes — at 26% 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.