Moon phase tonight in Tri-Cities
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Moonrise & moonset in Tri-Cities — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 12% | 04:52 | 17:06 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 06:05 | 17:24 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:18 | 17:41 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:30 | 18:00 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 09:41 | 18:21 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 10:51 | 18:45 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 11:57 | 19:16 |
Times local to Tri-Cities (America/Los_Angeles). “—” 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 Tri-Cities, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Tri-Cities
What is the Moon phase tonight in Tri-Cities?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (12% illuminated) as seen from Tri-Cities.
What time does the Moon rise in Tri-Cities tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:52 and sets around 17:06 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 Tri-Cities?
Moon-wise, yes — at 12% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Tri-Cities stargazing page.
Times local to Tri-Cities (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.