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 — 56.7% illuminated
56.7%

First Quarter

Stargazing Conditions

Good

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

Rises at

07:52 AM

Sets at

21:02 PM

(Previous day) (Aug 19)

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.