Moon tonight · Leon, León Department, Nicaragua
Moon Phase Tonight in Leon, León Department, Nicaragua
Tonight's Moon in Leon, León Department, Nicaragua is a first quarter, 46% illuminated, rising Sun, Oct 18, 12:16 PM CST and setting Sun, Oct 18, 11:55 PM CST.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Leon, León Department, Nicaragua, 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/Managua), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for 12.44°, -86.88°.
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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 12.4° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Leon: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Leon, León Department, Nicaragua?
Tonight's Moon in Leon, León Department, Nicaragua 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 Leon, León Department, Nicaragua tonight?
The next moonrise in Leon, León Department, Nicaragua is Sun, Oct 18, 12:16 PM CST and the next moonset is Sun, Oct 18, 11:55 PM CST (local time, America/Managua). 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 Leon, León Department, Nicaragua?
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 Leon, León Department, Nicaragua on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.