Moon phase tonight in Bukama
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Moonrise & moonset in Bukama — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌖 88% | 20:47 | 08:42 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 80% | 21:49 | 09:40 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 70% | 22:52 | 10:41 |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 59% | 23:55 | 11:45 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 48% | 00:55 | — |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 36% | 01:51 | 12:47 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 02:41 | 13:47 |
Times local to Bukama (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 Bukama, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Bukama
What is the Moon phase tonight in Bukama?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated) as seen from Bukama.
What time does the Moon rise in Bukama tonight?
The Moon rises around 20:47 and sets around 08:42 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 Bukama?
Moonlight is significant tonight (88% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Bukama stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Bukama (Africa/Lubumbashi), computed from established astronomical models.