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 Gibbous
Stargazing Conditions
Bright moonlight fills the sky. The Moon itself becomes the star of the show — spectacular through a telescope.
Rises at
09:30 AM
Sets at
22:50 PM
(Previous day) (Aug 21)
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.