Moon phase tonight in Tempe
United States
Moonrise & moonset in Tempe — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌖 91% | 19:57 | 10:48 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 83% | 20:45 | 11:58 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 74% | 21:42 | — |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 63% | 22:46 | 13:02 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 52% | 23:56 | 13:58 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 41% | 01:06 | 14:45 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 30% | 02:15 | 15:24 |
Times local to Tempe (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, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Tempe
What is the Moon phase tonight in Tempe?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated) as seen from Tempe.
What time does the Moon rise in Tempe tonight?
The Moon rises around 19:57 and sets around 10:48 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 Tempe?
Moonlight is significant tonight (91% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Tempe stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Tempe (America/Phoenix), computed from established astronomical models.