Moon phase in Saint John tonight
Last Quarter
34% Illuminated
Tonight in Saint John, the moon is in the Last Quarter phase.
With illumination at 34%, the sky will be relatively dark. This is an excellent time for stargazing. Faint objects like the Milky Way (if you are away from city lights) or the International Space Station will stand out clearly against the dark background. In Saint John, the Moon is highest at 10:51 (24°).
Cloud Forecast (Next 5h)
Best time to photograph the Moon tonight
Best Time to Shoot
10:51
Moon at transit: altitude 24° (low). Warning: Transit is during daylight.
Rises: 06:13 (ESE) • Sets: 14:27 (SW)
From 45.3°, you get a balanced view. Catch the Moonrise for the best landscape context.
No clear hour in next 5h (best 91% at 22:00).
Earth-Moon Distance
Near average distance
Camera Settings
Good altitude for sharp crater details.
Where to look
- Moonrise: Look ESE at 06:13 for horizon compositions. Find a low, unobstructed ese horizon (water/fields/rooftops help).
- Moonset: Look SW at 14:27 for late-night shots.
- Highest point: 24° altitude at 10:51. Note: Transit occurs in daylight—moonrise/moonset may be better for photos.
- Darkness: Best contrast between 21:07 and 05:57.
- Weather: Cloud cover is high—watch for brief gaps near 22:00.
Local Viewing Conditions
Rural / Semi-Rural
Decent darkness with some light domes.
Stars to look for this month
Look high overhead for the Big Dipper and Leo.
- Leo
- Cancer
- Gemini