Moon tonight · Eugene, OR
Moon Phase Tonight in Eugene, OR
Tonight's Moon in Eugene, OR is a first quarter, 46% illuminated, rising Sun, Oct 18, 3:03 PM PDT.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Eugene, OR, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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First Quarter
46% illuminated · 7.6 days into the lunar cycle
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Local time (America/Los Angeles), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for 44.05°, -123.09°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 46% illumination moonlight is moderate: a strong aurora still shows, but faint activity and dim nebulae are washed out while the Moon is up.
Aurora at 44.1° latitude generally needs about Kp 7.6.
Moon tonight in Eugene: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Eugene, OR?
Tonight's Moon in Eugene, OR is a First Quarter, about 46% illuminated and 7.6 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-10-18 (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 Eugene, OR tonight?
The next moonrise in Eugene, OR is Sun, Oct 18, 3:03 PM PDT and the next moonset is not within the next 24 hours (local time, America/Los Angeles). 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 Eugene, OR?
At 46% illumination moonlight is moderate: a strong aurora still shows, but faint activity and dim nebulae are washed out while the Moon is up. Check clear-sky and aurora conditions for Eugene, OR on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.