Moon phase tonight in Handeni
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Moonrise & moonset in Handeni — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 5% | 05:00 | 16:36 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 05:42 | 17:24 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:25 | 18:11 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:09 | 18:58 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 4% | 07:55 | 19:48 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 08:43 | 20:38 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 15% | 09:33 | 21:30 |
Times local to Handeni (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). “—” 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 Handeni, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Handeni
What is the Moon phase tonight in Handeni?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (5% illuminated) as seen from Handeni.
What time does the Moon rise in Handeni tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:00 and sets around 16:36 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 Hunter's Moon — is on Monday 26 October; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Handeni?
Moon-wise, yes — at 5% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Handeni stargazing page.
Times local to Handeni (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam), computed from established astronomical models.