Moon phase tonight in Yakima
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Moonrise & moonset in Yakima — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 44% | 01:04 | 16:02 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌗 33% | 02:24 | 16:30 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 23% | 03:42 | 16:53 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 15% | 04:57 | 17:12 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 8% | 06:11 | 17:29 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 07:24 | 17:46 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 08:36 | 18:04 |
Times local to Yakima (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 Yakima, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Yakima
What is the Moon phase tonight in Yakima?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (44% illuminated) as seen from Yakima.
What time does the Moon rise in Yakima tonight?
The Moon rises around 01:04 and sets around 16:02 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 Yakima?
Moonlight is significant tonight (44% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Yakima stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Yakima (America/Los_Angeles), computed from established astronomical models.