WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Idiofa

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Waning Crescent
5% illuminated
Moonrise
04:16
Moonset
15:53
Next full Moon
Monday 26 October
Next new Moon
Saturday 10 October

Moonrise & moonset in Idiofa — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌘 5%04:1615:53
Fri 9 Oct🌑 1%04:5916:40
Sat 10 Oct🌑 0%05:4117:26
Sun 11 Oct🌑 1%06:2618:14
Mon 12 Oct🌑 4%07:1219:03
Tue 13 Oct🌒 9%08:0019:54
Wed 14 Oct🌒 15%08:5120:45

Times local to Idiofa (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 Idiofa, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Idiofa

What is the Moon phase tonight in Idiofa?

Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (5% illuminated) as seen from Idiofa.

What time does the Moon rise in Idiofa tonight?

The Moon rises around 04:16 and sets around 15:53 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 Idiofa?

Moon-wise, yes — at 5% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Idiofa stargazing page.

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