Moon phase tonight in Santa Tecla
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Moonrise & moonset in Santa Tecla — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 35% | 11:44 | 22:31 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | — | 23:15 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 12:36 | 00:02 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 13:29 | 00:52 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 14:21 | 01:44 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 15:10 | 02:37 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 88% | 15:57 | 03:30 |
Times local to Santa Tecla (America/El_Salvador). “—” 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 Tecla, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Santa Tecla
What is the Moon phase tonight in Santa Tecla?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (35% illuminated) as seen from Santa Tecla.
What time does the Moon rise in Santa Tecla tonight?
The Moon rises around 11:44 and sets around 22:31 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 Sturgeon Moon — is on Friday 28 August; the next new Moon is on Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Santa Tecla?
Moonlight is significant tonight (35% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Santa Tecla stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Santa Tecla (America/El_Salvador), computed from established astronomical models.