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.
Waxing Crescent
Stargazing Conditions
Partial moon brightens the sky. Most deep-sky objects remain visible through a telescope.
Rises at
09:29 AM
Sets at
20:09 PM
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.