Moon phase tonight in Bloemfontein
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Bloemfontein — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 31% | 03:09 | 13:10 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 21% | 03:45 | 14:16 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 13% | 04:17 | 15:20 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 04:47 | 16:21 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:17 | 17:20 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 05:48 | 18:20 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:21 | 19:19 |
Times local to Bloemfontein (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 Bloemfontein, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Bloemfontein
What is the Moon phase tonight in Bloemfontein?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (31% illuminated) as seen from Bloemfontein.
What time does the Moon rise in Bloemfontein tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:09 and sets around 13:10 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 Bloemfontein?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Bloemfontein stargazing page.
Times local to Bloemfontein (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.