Moon phase tonight in George
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in George — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 100% | 17:35 | 06:56 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 99% | 18:36 | 07:22 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 97% | 19:37 | 07:48 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 92% | 20:40 | 08:16 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 85% | 21:44 | 08:46 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 77% | 22:52 | 09:22 |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌗 66% | 00:02 | 10:03 |
Times local to George (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 George, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for George
What is the Moon phase tonight in George?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (100% illuminated) as seen from George.
What time does the Moon rise in George tonight?
The Moon rises around 17:35 and sets around 06:56 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 George?
Moonlight is significant tonight (100% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the George stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to George (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.