Moon phase tonight in Kikwit
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Moonrise & moonset in Kikwit — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 60% | 23:15 | 11:23 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 48% | 00:16 | — |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 37% | 01:13 | 12:24 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 02:04 | 13:22 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 02:52 | 14:17 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 03:37 | 15:07 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 04:20 | 15:56 |
Times local to Kikwit (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 Kikwit, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Kikwit
What is the Moon phase tonight in Kikwit?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (60% illuminated) as seen from Kikwit.
What time does the Moon rise in Kikwit tonight?
The Moon rises around 23:15 and sets around 11:23 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 Kikwit?
Moonlight is significant tonight (60% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Kikwit stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Kikwit (Africa/Kinshasa), computed from established astronomical models.