Moon phase tonight in Harare
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Moonrise & moonset in Harare — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 100% | 17:17 | 06:07 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 18:09 | 06:43 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 97% | 19:01 | 07:18 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 92% | 19:54 | 07:55 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 85% | 20:49 | 08:34 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 77% | 21:47 | 09:18 |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌗 67% | 22:49 | 10:08 |
Times local to Harare (Africa/Harare). “—” 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 Harare, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Harare
What is the Moon phase tonight in Harare?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (100% illuminated) as seen from Harare.
What time does the Moon rise in Harare tonight?
The Moon rises around 17:17 and sets around 06:07 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 Harare?
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 Harare stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Harare (Africa/Harare), computed from established astronomical models.