WhenToStargaze

Moon phase tonight in Kipushi

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First Quarter
37% illuminated
Moonrise
11:12
Moonset
23:38
Next full Moon
Saturday 26 September
Next new Moon
Saturday 10 October

Moonrise & moonset in Kipushi — next 7 nights

NightPhaseMoonriseMoonset
Tonight🌓 37%11:1223:38
Fri 18 Sept🌓 46%12:0400:30
Sat 19 Sept🌓 56%—01:20
Sun 20 Sept🌓 65%12:5602:08
Mon 21 Sept🌔 74%13:4802:52
Tue 22 Sept🌔 82%14:4003:34
Wed 23 Sept🌔 89%15:3004:14

Times local to Kipushi (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 Kipushi, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.

Moon FAQ for Kipushi

What is the Moon phase tonight in Kipushi?

Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (37% illuminated) as seen from Kipushi.

What time does the Moon rise in Kipushi tonight?

The Moon rises around 11:12 and sets around 23:38 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 Kipushi?

Moonlight is significant tonight (37% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Kipushi stargazing page for the full outlook.

Times local to Kipushi (Africa/Lubumbashi), computed from established astronomical models.