The Moon Over San Pedro de Atacama

What will the Atacama sky reveal tonight?

In the Atacama — the clearest skies on Earth — every night holds something worth watching.

First Quarter — 61.8% illuminated
61.8%

First Quarter

Stargazing Conditions

Bright Moon

Bright moonlight fills the sky. The Moon itself becomes the star of the show — spectacular through a telescope.

Rises at

11:28 AM

Sets at

21:13 PM

(Previous day) (Mar 25)

Observation Tips

The bright Moon dominates the night sky — and through a telescope, it is breathtaking. Crater rims, lava plains (maria), and mountain ranges are sharply resolved.