Moon phase tonight in Klerksdorp
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Klerksdorp — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 59% | 00:36 | 10:58 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 47% | 01:33 | 12:05 |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 36% | 02:21 | — |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 03:03 | 13:13 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 03:40 | 14:17 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 04:14 | 15:20 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 04:46 | 16:19 |
Times local to Klerksdorp (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 Klerksdorp, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Klerksdorp
What is the Moon phase tonight in Klerksdorp?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (59% illuminated) as seen from Klerksdorp.
What time does the Moon rise in Klerksdorp tonight?
The Moon rises around 00:36 and sets around 10:58 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 Klerksdorp?
Moonlight is significant tonight (59% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Klerksdorp stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Klerksdorp (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.