Moon tonight · Marbella, Andalusia, Spain
Moon Phase Tonight in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain
Tonight's Moon in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain is a first quarter, 42% illuminated, rising Sun, Oct 18, 3:35 PM GMT+2 and setting Sun, Oct 18, 12:22 AM GMT+2.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Marbella, Andalusia, Spain, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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First Quarter
42% illuminated · 7.2 days into the lunar cycle
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Local time (Europe/Madrid), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for 36.52°, -4.89°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 42% 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 36.5° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Marbella: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain?
Tonight's Moon in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain is a First Quarter, about 42% illuminated and 7.2 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 Marbella, Andalusia, Spain tonight?
The next moonrise in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain is Sun, Oct 18, 3:35 PM GMT+2 and the next moonset is Sun, Oct 18, 12:22 AM GMT+2 (local time, Europe/Madrid). 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 Marbella, Andalusia, Spain?
At 42% 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 Marbella, Andalusia, Spain on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.