Moon phase tonight in Kinshasa
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Moonrise & moonset in Kinshasa — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌔 77% | 14:19 | 03:01 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 85% | 15:10 | 03:50 |
| Tue 25 Aug | 🌔 91% | 16:00 | 04:36 |
| Wed 26 Aug | 🌔 96% | 16:48 | 05:20 |
| Thu 27 Aug | 🌕 99% | 17:35 | 06:03 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 18:21 | 06:44 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 99% | 19:06 | 07:26 |
Times local to Kinshasa (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 Kinshasa, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Kinshasa
What is the Moon phase tonight in Kinshasa?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated) as seen from Kinshasa.
What time does the Moon rise in Kinshasa tonight?
The Moon rises around 14:19 and sets around 03:01 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 Kinshasa?
Moonlight is significant tonight (77% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Kinshasa stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Kinshasa (Africa/Kinshasa), computed from established astronomical models.