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 — 50% illuminated
50%

First Quarter

Stargazing Conditions

Good

Partial moon brightens the sky. Most deep-sky objects remain visible through a telescope.

Rises at

08:21 AM

Sets at

21:41 PM

(Previous day) (Sep 17)

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.