Moon phase tonight in Vancouver
Canada
Moonrise & moonset in Vancouver — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 45% | 14:48 | 22:46 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | 15:56 | 23:20 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 16:57 | 00:04 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 17:48 | 01:00 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 18:28 | 02:04 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 87% | 18:58 | 03:15 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 93% | 19:22 | 04:28 |
Times local to Vancouver (America/Vancouver). “—” 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 Vancouver, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Vancouver
What is the Moon phase tonight in Vancouver?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (45% illuminated) as seen from Vancouver.
What time does the Moon rise in Vancouver tonight?
The Moon rises around 14:48 and sets around 22:46 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 Vancouver?
Moonlight is significant tonight (45% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Vancouver stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Vancouver (America/Vancouver), computed from established astronomical models.