Moon phase tonight in Lilongwe
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Moonrise & moonset in Lilongwe — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 11% | 03:39 | 14:59 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 04:17 | 15:52 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 04:55 | 16:44 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 05:34 | 17:35 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:14 | 18:26 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 4% | 06:57 | 19:19 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 8% | 07:43 | 20:12 |
Times local to Lilongwe (Africa/Blantyre). “—” 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 Lilongwe, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Lilongwe
What is the Moon phase tonight in Lilongwe?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (11% illuminated) as seen from Lilongwe.
What time does the Moon rise in Lilongwe tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:39 and sets around 14:59 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 Lilongwe?
Moon-wise, yes — at 11% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Lilongwe stargazing page.
Times local to Lilongwe (Africa/Blantyre), computed from established astronomical models.