WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Kimberley

South Africa

Waxing Crescent
31% illuminated
Moonrise
10:34
Moonset
23:51
Next full Moon
Friday 28 August
Next new Moon
Friday 11 September

Moonrise & moonset in Kimberley — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌒 31%10:3423:51
Wed 19 Aug🌓 40%11:1400:49
Thu 20 Aug🌓 50%11:5801:46
Fri 21 Aug🌓 59%02:41
Sat 22 Aug🌓 68%12:4703:32
Sun 23 Aug🌔 77%13:4004:19
Mon 24 Aug🌔 84%14:3705:00

Times local to Kimberley (Africa/Johannesburg). “—” 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 Kimberley, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Kimberley

What is the Moon phase tonight in Kimberley?

Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated) as seen from Kimberley.

What time does the Moon rise in Kimberley tonight?

The Moon rises around 10:34 and sets around 23:51 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 Kimberley?

Moon-wise, yes — at 31% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Kimberley stargazing page.

Times local to Kimberley (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.