WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Idiofa

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Waxing Crescent
31% illuminated
Moonrise
10:40
Moonset
22:32
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Idiofa — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌒 31%10:4022:32
Wed 19 Aug🌓 40%11:2723:21
Thu 20 Aug🌓 50%00:12
Fri 21 Aug🌓 60%12:1701:03
Sat 22 Aug🌓 69%13:0801:55
Sun 23 Aug🌔 77%14:0002:45
Mon 24 Aug🌔 85%14:5103:33

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 Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated) as seen from Idiofa.

What time does the Moon rise in Idiofa tonight?

The Moon rises around 10:40 and sets around 22:32 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 Idiofa?

Moon-wise, yes — at 31% 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.