Moon phase tonight in Beni
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Moonrise & moonset in Beni — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 25% | 10:22 | 21:57 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 34% | 11:09 | 22:43 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 44% | 11:57 | 23:30 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | — | 00:19 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 63% | 12:48 | 01:10 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 72% | 13:39 | 02:02 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 14:30 | 02:53 |
Times local to Beni (Africa/Lubumbashi). “—” 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 Beni, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Beni
What is the Moon phase tonight in Beni?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated) as seen from Beni.
What time does the Moon rise in Beni tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:22 and sets around 21:57 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 Sturgeon Moon — is on Friday 28 August; the next new Moon is on Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Beni?
Moon-wise, yes — at 25% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Beni stargazing page.
Times local to Beni (Africa/Lubumbashi), computed from established astronomical models.