Moon phase tonight in Louis Trichardt
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Louis Trichardt — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 99% | 19:06 | 07:21 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 96% | 20:02 | 07:55 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 90% | 21:00 | 08:32 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 83% | 22:01 | 09:14 |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌖 74% | 23:04 | 10:01 |
| Thu 3 Sept | 🌗 64% | 00:10 | 10:55 |
| Fri 4 Sept | 🌗 52% | 01:16 | 11:56 |
Times local to Louis Trichardt (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 Louis Trichardt, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Louis Trichardt
What is the Moon phase tonight in Louis Trichardt?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (99% illuminated) as seen from Louis Trichardt.
What time does the Moon rise in Louis Trichardt tonight?
The Moon rises around 19:06 and sets around 07:21 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 Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Louis Trichardt?
Moonlight is significant tonight (99% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Louis Trichardt stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Louis Trichardt (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.