Moon phase tonight in Maun
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Moonrise & moonset in Maun — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 14% | 04:24 | 15:38 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 8% | 04:59 | 16:34 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 05:34 | 17:29 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:10 | 18:23 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:48 | 19:17 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 2% | 07:29 | 20:12 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 6% | 08:13 | 21:08 |
Times local to Maun (Africa/Gaborone). “—” 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 Maun, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Maun
What is the Moon phase tonight in Maun?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (14% illuminated) as seen from Maun.
What time does the Moon rise in Maun tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:24 and sets around 15:38 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 Maun?
Moon-wise, yes — at 14% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Maun stargazing page.
Times local to Maun (Africa/Gaborone), computed from established astronomical models.