Moon phase tonight in Sydney
Australia
Moonrise & moonset in Sydney — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 1% | 06:41 | 19:45 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 07:14 | 20:47 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 07:51 | 21:49 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 13% | 08:34 | 22:49 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 21% | 09:22 | 23:46 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌒 29% | 10:15 | 00:38 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 38% | 11:11 | 01:24 |
Times local to Sydney (Australia/Sydney). “—” 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 Sydney, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Sydney
What is the Moon phase tonight in Sydney?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (1% illuminated) as seen from Sydney.
What time does the Moon rise in Sydney tonight?
The Moon rises around 06:41 and sets around 19:45 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 Monday 9 November.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Sydney?
Moon-wise, yes — at 1% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Sydney stargazing page.
Times local to Sydney (Australia/Sydney), computed from established astronomical models.