Moon phase tonight in Brits
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Moonrise & moonset in Brits — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 31% | 10:29 | 23:33 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | 11:09 | 00:29 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 11:54 | 01:25 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | — | 02:20 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 69% | 12:43 | 03:11 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 13:37 | 03:58 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 14:32 | 04:41 |
Times local to Brits (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 Brits, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Brits
What is the Moon phase tonight in Brits?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated) as seen from Brits.
What time does the Moon rise in Brits tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:29 and sets around 23:33 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 Brits?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Brits stargazing page.
Times local to Brits (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.