Moon phase tonight in Kapiri Mposhi
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Moonrise & moonset in Kapiri Mposhi — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 31% | 10:47 | 23:09 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | 11:32 | 00:01 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | — | 00:54 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | 12:19 | 01:46 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 68% | 13:10 | 02:38 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 14:02 | 03:27 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 14:55 | 04:13 |
Times local to Kapiri Mposhi (Africa/Lusaka). “—” 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 Kapiri Mposhi, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Kapiri Mposhi
What is the Moon phase tonight in Kapiri Mposhi?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated) as seen from Kapiri Mposhi.
What time does the Moon rise in Kapiri Mposhi tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:47 and sets around 23:09 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 Kapiri Mposhi?
Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Kapiri Mposhi stargazing page.
Times local to Kapiri Mposhi (Africa/Lusaka), computed from established astronomical models.