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Moon phase tonight in Gemena

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First Quarter
37% illuminated
Moonrise
11:17
Moonset
22:36
Next full Moon
Saturday 26 September
Next new Moon
Saturday 10 October

Moonrise & moonset in Gemena — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌓 37%11:1722:36
Fri 18 Sept🌓 46%—23:27
Sat 19 Sept🌓 55%12:0800:19
Sun 20 Sept🌓 65%12:5801:09
Mon 21 Sept🌔 74%13:4701:58
Tue 22 Sept🌔 82%14:3302:46
Wed 23 Sept🌔 89%15:1703:32

Times local to Gemena (Africa/Kinshasa). “—” 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 Gemena, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Gemena

What is the Moon phase tonight in Gemena?

Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (37% illuminated) as seen from Gemena.

What time does the Moon rise in Gemena tonight?

The Moon rises around 11:17 and sets around 22:36 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.

Is tonight good for stargazing in Gemena?

Moonlight is significant tonight (37% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Gemena stargazing page for the full outlook.

Times local to Gemena (Africa/Kinshasa), computed from established astronomical models.