Moon phase tonight in Germiston
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Germiston — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 21% | 03:33 | 14:12 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 13% | 04:07 | 15:14 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 04:39 | 16:13 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:11 | 17:11 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 05:44 | 18:09 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:18 | 19:06 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 06:56 | 20:04 |
Times local to Germiston (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 Germiston, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Germiston
What is the Moon phase tonight in Germiston?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (21% illuminated) as seen from Germiston.
What time does the Moon rise in Germiston tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:33 and sets around 14:12 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 Germiston?
Moon-wise, yes — at 21% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Germiston stargazing page.
Times local to Germiston (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.