Moon phase tonight in Tsuruoka
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Moonrise & moonset in Tsuruoka — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 29% | 00:28 | 14:24 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 19% | 01:40 | 14:57 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 11% | 02:50 | 15:26 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 03:58 | 15:51 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:04 | 16:15 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:09 | 16:39 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:15 | 17:04 |
Times local to Tsuruoka (Asia/Tokyo). “—” 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 Tsuruoka, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Tsuruoka
What is the Moon phase tonight in Tsuruoka?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (29% illuminated) as seen from Tsuruoka.
What time does the Moon rise in Tsuruoka tonight?
The Moon rises around 00:28 and sets around 14:24 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 Tsuruoka?
Moon-wise, yes — at 29% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Tsuruoka stargazing page.
Times local to Tsuruoka (Asia/Tokyo), computed from established astronomical models.