Moon phase tonight in Mabopane
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Mabopane — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 40% | 02:13 | — |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 30% | 02:56 | 13:09 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 20% | 03:33 | 14:13 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 12% | 04:07 | 15:15 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 04:40 | 16:14 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:12 | 17:11 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 05:45 | 18:08 |
Times local to Mabopane (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 Mabopane, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Mabopane
What is the Moon phase tonight in Mabopane?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (40% illuminated) as seen from Mabopane.
What time does the Moon rise in Mabopane tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:13 and sets around — 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 Mabopane?
Moonlight is significant tonight (40% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Mabopane stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Mabopane (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.