Moon tonight · Amarillo, TX
Moon Phase Tonight in Amarillo, TX
Tonight's Moon in Amarillo, TX is a waxing crescent, 39% illuminated, rising Sat, Oct 17, 2:30 PM CDT and setting Sun, Oct 18, 12:10 AM CDT.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Amarillo, TX, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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Waxing Crescent
39% illuminated · 6.8 days into the lunar cycle
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Local time (America/Chicago), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for 35.22°, -101.83°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 39% illumination moonlight interference is low: aurora and most deep-sky targets remain easy once the Moon is low or set.
Aurora at 35.2° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Amarillo: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Amarillo, TX?
Tonight's Moon in Amarillo, TX is a Waxing Crescent, about 39% illuminated and 6.8 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-10-17 (UTC). The phase is the same worldwide; its tilt and the times it is above the horizon depend on your location.
What time is moonrise and moonset in Amarillo, TX tonight?
The next moonrise in Amarillo, TX is Sat, Oct 17, 2:30 PM CDT and the next moonset is Sun, Oct 18, 12:10 AM CDT (local time, America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates with the astronomy-engine library and refer to the geometric rise and set of the Moon's upper limb.
How does tonight's moonlight affect stargazing and aurora viewing in Amarillo, TX?
At 39% illumination moonlight interference is low: aurora and most deep-sky targets remain easy once the Moon is low or set. Check clear-sky and aurora conditions for Amarillo, TX on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.