Moon phase tonight in Tempe Junction
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Moonrise & moonset in Tempe Junction — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 0% | 08:35 | 18:21 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 09:36 | 18:55 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 10:35 | 19:33 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 12% | 11:31 | 20:17 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 19% | 12:21 | 21:06 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 🌒 27% | — | 22:00 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 🌓 36% | 13:06 | 22:58 |
Times local to Tempe Junction (America/Phoenix). “—” 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 Tempe Junction, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Tempe Junction
What is the Moon phase tonight in Tempe Junction?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (0% illuminated) as seen from Tempe Junction.
What time does the Moon rise in Tempe Junction tonight?
The Moon rises around 08:35 and sets around 18:21 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 Tempe Junction?
Moon-wise, yes — at 0% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Tempe Junction stargazing page.
Times local to Tempe Junction (America/Phoenix), computed from established astronomical models.