Moon phase tonight in Francistown
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Moonrise & moonset in Francistown — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 13% | 04:08 | 15:20 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 7% | 04:43 | 16:17 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:17 | 17:12 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 05:52 | 18:07 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:29 | 19:02 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 07:09 | 19:57 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 07:53 | 20:53 |
Times local to Francistown (Africa/Gaborone). “—” 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 Francistown, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Francistown
What is the Moon phase tonight in Francistown?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (13% illuminated) as seen from Francistown.
What time does the Moon rise in Francistown tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:08 and sets around 15:20 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 Francistown?
Moon-wise, yes — at 13% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Francistown stargazing page.
Times local to Francistown (Africa/Gaborone), computed from established astronomical models.