Moon tonight · Northridge, CA
Moon Phase Tonight in Northridge, CA
Tonight's Moon in Northridge, CA is a waning crescent, 13% illuminated, rising Fri, Nov 6, 3:49 AM PST and setting Thu, Nov 5, 2:51 PM PST.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Northridge, CA, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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Waning Crescent
13% illuminated · 26.1 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 34.23°, -118.54°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
With only 13% of the Moon lit, skies stay dark: ideal for faint aurora, the Milky Way and deep-sky objects.
Aurora at 34.2° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Northridge: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Northridge, CA?
Tonight's Moon in Northridge, CA is a Waning Crescent, about 13% illuminated and 26.1 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-11-05 (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 Northridge, CA tonight?
The next moonrise in Northridge, CA is Fri, Nov 6, 3:49 AM PST and the next moonset is Thu, Nov 5, 2:51 PM PST (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 Northridge, CA?
With only 13% of the Moon lit, skies stay dark: ideal for faint aurora, the Milky Way and deep-sky objects. Check clear-sky and aurora conditions for Northridge, CA on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.