Moon phase tonight in Mafinga
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Moonrise & moonset in Mafinga — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 100% | 18:25 | 06:41 |
| Sun 27 Sept | 🌕 99% | 19:16 | 07:25 |
| Mon 28 Sept | 🌕 96% | 20:09 | 08:12 |
| Tue 29 Sept | 🌖 91% | 21:07 | 09:05 |
| Wed 30 Sept | 🌖 83% | 22:08 | 10:02 |
| Thu 1 Oct | 🌖 74% | 23:11 | 11:04 |
| Fri 2 Oct | 🌗 63% | 00:14 | 12:07 |
Times local to Mafinga (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). “—” 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 Mafinga, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Mafinga
What is the Moon phase tonight in Mafinga?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (100% illuminated) as seen from Mafinga.
What time does the Moon rise in Mafinga tonight?
The Moon rises around 18:25 and sets around 06:41 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 Mafinga?
Moonlight is significant tonight (100% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Mafinga stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Mafinga (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam), computed from established astronomical models.