Moon phase tonight in Mbombela
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Mbombela — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 27% | 09:39 | 22:23 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 37% | 10:16 | 23:19 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 46% | 10:56 | 00:16 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 56% | 11:41 | 01:12 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 65% | — | 02:06 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 74% | 12:31 | 02:57 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 82% | 13:24 | 03:44 |
Times local to Mbombela (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 Mbombela, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Mbombela
What is the Moon phase tonight in Mbombela?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated) as seen from Mbombela.
What time does the Moon rise in Mbombela tonight?
The Moon rises around 09:39 and sets around 22:23 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 Sturgeon Moon — is on Friday 28 August; the next new Moon is on Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Mbombela?
Moon-wise, yes — at 27% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Mbombela stargazing page.
Times local to Mbombela (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.