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.
Third Quarter
Stargazing Conditions
Partial moon brightens the sky. Most deep-sky objects remain visible through a telescope.
Rises at
20:02 PM
(Previous day) (Apr 9)
Sets at
09:59 AM
Observation Tips
Most deep-sky objects are accessible through a telescope. The partial moon is a beautiful subject for binoculars — its terminator line reveals dramatic craters and mountain ranges.