Which moon phase is best for stargazing? That depends.

Which moon phase is best for stargazing? That depends.

View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Ossama Fathy in St. Catherine, Egypt, captured this shot of the Milky Way on April 4, 2025. Ossama wrote: “From Farsh El Nabi Elias, a sacred and elevated plateau (2,000 meters or 6500 feet above sea level) near the summit of Mount Moses (Mount Sinai) in Egypt. Mount Moses is a site revered across multiple faiths.” Thank you, Ossama! Read more about which moon phase is best for stargazing below. Which moon ph…