Moon phase tonight in Katwa
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Moonrise & moonset in Katwa — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 97% | 17:03 | 05:24 |
| Sat 26 Sept | 🌕 100% | 17:48 | 06:10 |
| Sun 27 Sept | 🌕 100% | 18:34 | 06:58 |
| Mon 28 Sept | 🌕 97% | 19:24 | 07:49 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 92% | 20:18 | 08:45 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 85% | 21:16 | 09:45 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 76% | 22:17 | 10:48 |
Times local to Katwa (Africa/Lubumbashi). “—” 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 Katwa, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Katwa
What is the Moon phase tonight in Katwa?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (97% illuminated) as seen from Katwa.
What time does the Moon rise in Katwa tonight?
The Moon rises around 17:03 and sets around 05:24 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Katwa?
Moonlight is significant tonight (97% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Katwa stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Katwa (Africa/Lubumbashi), computed from established astronomical models.