Moon phase tonight in Ga-Rankuwa
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Ga-Rankuwa — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 29% | 09:51 | 22:35 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 39% | 10:28 | 23:32 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 48% | 11:08 | 00:28 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 58% | 11:53 | 01:24 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 67% | — | 02:19 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 76% | 12:43 | 03:10 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | 13:36 | 03:57 |
Times local to Ga-Rankuwa (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 Ga-Rankuwa, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Ga-Rankuwa
What is the Moon phase tonight in Ga-Rankuwa?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated) as seen from Ga-Rankuwa.
What time does the Moon rise in Ga-Rankuwa tonight?
The Moon rises around 09:51 and sets around 22:35 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 Ga-Rankuwa?
Moon-wise, yes — at 29% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Ga-Rankuwa stargazing page.
Times local to Ga-Rankuwa (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.