Moon tonight · Marfa, TX
Moon Phase Tonight in Marfa, TX
Tonight's Moon in Marfa, TX is a waxing crescent, 38% illuminated, rising Sat, Oct 17, 2:24 PM CDT and setting Sun, Oct 18, 12:33 AM CDT.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Marfa, TX, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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Waxing Crescent
38% illuminated · 6.7 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 30.31°, -104.02°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 38% illumination moonlight interference is low: aurora and most deep-sky targets remain easy once the Moon is low or set.
Aurora at 30.3° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Marfa: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Marfa, TX?
Tonight's Moon in Marfa, TX is a Waxing Crescent, about 38% illuminated and 6.7 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 Marfa, TX tonight?
The next moonrise in Marfa, TX is Sat, Oct 17, 2:24 PM CDT and the next moonset is Sun, Oct 18, 12:33 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 Marfa, TX?
At 38% 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 Marfa, TX on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.