Moon phase tonight in Wellington
New Zealand
Moonrise & moonset in Wellington — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 59% | 02:10 | 10:48 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 47% | 03:06 | 11:59 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 36% | 03:51 | 13:14 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 04:27 | — |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 04:56 | 14:30 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 05:20 | 15:44 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 05:43 | 16:55 |
Times local to Wellington (Pacific/Auckland). “—” 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 Wellington, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Wellington
What is the Moon phase tonight in Wellington?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (59% illuminated) as seen from Wellington.
What time does the Moon rise in Wellington tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:10 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 Wellington?
Moonlight is significant tonight (59% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Wellington stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Wellington (Pacific/Auckland), computed from established astronomical models.