Moon phase tonight in Diepsloot
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Moonrise & moonset in Diepsloot — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 59% | 00:28 | 10:55 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 48% | 01:25 | 12:02 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 36% | 02:14 | — |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 02:56 | 13:09 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 03:34 | 14:13 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 04:08 | 15:15 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 04:40 | 16:14 |
Times local to Diepsloot (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 Diepsloot, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Diepsloot
What is the Moon phase tonight in Diepsloot?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (59% illuminated) as seen from Diepsloot.
What time does the Moon rise in Diepsloot tonight?
The Moon rises around 00:28 and sets around 10:55 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 Diepsloot?
Moonlight is significant tonight (59% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Diepsloot stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Diepsloot (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.