Moon phase tonight in Alexandra
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Alexandra — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌖 80% | 22:17 | 08:50 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 70% | 23:25 | 09:49 |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 59% | 00:28 | 10:54 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 47% | 01:25 | 12:01 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 36% | 02:14 | — |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 02:56 | 13:08 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 03:34 | 14:13 |
Times local to Alexandra (Africa/Johannesburg). “—” means the Moon doesn't rise or set during that calendar night.
A new Moon is the best time for stargazing — with no moonlight, faint stars, the Milky Way and meteor showers all show far better. A full Moon is beautiful but floods the sky with light — see the full moon calendar for the year's dates and names. For the darkest upcoming nights in Alexandra, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Alexandra
What is the Moon phase tonight in Alexandra?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated) as seen from Alexandra.
What time does the Moon rise in Alexandra tonight?
The Moon rises around 22:17 and sets around 08:50 local time. Moonrise shifts roughly 30–60 minutes later each night — the 7-night table on this page has the exact times.
When is the next full Moon?
The next full Moon — the Hunter's Moon — is on Monday 26 October; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Alexandra?
Moonlight is significant tonight (80% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Alexandra stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Alexandra (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.