Moon tonight · Scottsdale, AZ
Moon Phase Tonight in Scottsdale, AZ
Tonight's Moon in Scottsdale, AZ is a waxing gibbous, 63% illuminated, rising Tue, Oct 20, 2:49 PM MST and setting Tue, Oct 20, 12:56 AM MST.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Scottsdale, AZ, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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Waxing Gibbous
63% illuminated · 9.4 days into the lunar cycle
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Local time (America/Phoenix), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for 33.49°, -111.93°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 63% 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 33.5° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Scottsdale: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Scottsdale, AZ?
Tonight's Moon in Scottsdale, AZ is a Waxing Gibbous, about 63% illuminated and 9.4 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-10-20 (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 Scottsdale, AZ tonight?
The next moonrise in Scottsdale, AZ is Tue, Oct 20, 2:49 PM MST and the next moonset is Tue, Oct 20, 12:56 AM MST (local time, America/Phoenix). 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 Scottsdale, AZ?
At 63% 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 Scottsdale, AZ on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.