Moon phase tonight in Tual
ID
Moonrise & moonset in Tual — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 32% | 10:52 | 22:45 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 41% | 11:39 | 23:34 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 51% | — | 00:24 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 60% | 12:27 | 01:16 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 69% | 13:18 | 02:07 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 78% | 14:09 | 02:58 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 15:01 | 03:47 |
Times local to Tual (Asia/Jayapura). “—” 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 Tual, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Tual
What is the Moon phase tonight in Tual?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (32% illuminated) as seen from Tual.
What time does the Moon rise in Tual tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:52 and sets around 22:45 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 Sturgeon Moon — is on Friday 28 August; the next new Moon is on Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Tual?
Moon-wise, yes — at 32% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Tual stargazing page.
Times local to Tual (Asia/Jayapura), computed from established astronomical models.