Moon phase tonight in Sunshine Coast
Australia
Moonrise & moonset in Sunshine Coast — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 69% | 12:02 | 02:35 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 12:54 | 03:24 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 13:49 | 04:07 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 91% | 14:46 | 04:47 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌔 96% | 15:43 | 05:23 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 16:40 | 05:55 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 17:37 | 06:26 |
Times local to Sunshine Coast (Australia/Brisbane). “—” 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 Sunshine Coast, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Sunshine Coast
What is the Moon phase tonight in Sunshine Coast?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (69% illuminated) as seen from Sunshine Coast.
What time does the Moon rise in Sunshine Coast tonight?
The Moon rises around 12:02 and sets around 02:35 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 Sunshine Coast?
Moonlight is significant tonight (69% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Sunshine Coast stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Sunshine Coast (Australia/Brisbane), computed from established astronomical models.