Moon tonight · Palm Springs, CA
Moon Phase Tonight in Palm Springs, CA
Tonight's Moon in Palm Springs, CA is a first quarter, 50% illuminated, rising Sun, Oct 18, 2:05 PM PDT and setting Mon, Oct 19, 12:15 AM PDT.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Palm Springs, CA, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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First Quarter
50% illuminated · 8.0 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 33.83°, -116.55°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 50% 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 33.8° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Palm Springs: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Palm Springs, CA?
Tonight's Moon in Palm Springs, CA is a First Quarter, about 50% illuminated and 8.0 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 Palm Springs, CA tonight?
The next moonrise in Palm Springs, CA is Sun, Oct 18, 2:05 PM PDT and the next moonset is Mon, Oct 19, 12:15 AM PDT (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 Palm Springs, CA?
At 50% 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 Palm Springs, CA on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.