Moon phase tonight in Santa Rosa
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Santa Rosa — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 23% | 04:02 | 16:48 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 14% | 05:10 | 17:14 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 8% | 06:16 | 17:39 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 07:22 | 18:03 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:27 | 18:27 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 09:32 | 18:55 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 2% | 10:36 | 19:26 |
Times local to Santa Rosa (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 Rosa, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Santa Rosa
What is the Moon phase tonight in Santa Rosa?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (23% illuminated) as seen from Santa Rosa.
What time does the Moon rise in Santa Rosa tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:02 and sets around 16:48 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 Rosa?
Moon-wise, yes — at 23% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Santa Rosa stargazing page.
Times local to Santa Rosa (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.