Moon phase tonight in Bhisho
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Moonrise & moonset in Bhisho — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 36% | 10:14 | 23:49 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 46% | 10:51 | 00:49 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 56% | 11:34 | 01:47 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 65% | — | 02:43 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 74% | 12:23 | 03:34 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 82% | 13:17 | 04:19 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 88% | 14:14 | 04:59 |
Times local to Bhisho (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 Bhisho, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Bhisho
What is the Moon phase tonight in Bhisho?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (36% illuminated) as seen from Bhisho.
What time does the Moon rise in Bhisho tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:14 and sets around 23:49 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 Bhisho?
Moonlight is significant tonight (36% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Bhisho stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Bhisho (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.