Moon phase tonight in Mbuji-Mayi
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Moonrise & moonset in Mbuji-Mayi — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 59% | 23:58 | 12:01 |
| Sat 3 Oct | 🌗 47% | 00:58 | — |
| Sun 4 Oct | 🌗 36% | 01:55 | 13:02 |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 26% | 02:46 | 14:01 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 17% | 03:33 | 14:56 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 04:18 | 15:47 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 05:00 | 16:36 |
Times local to Mbuji-Mayi (Africa/Lubumbashi). “—” 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 Mbuji-Mayi, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Mbuji-Mayi
What is the Moon phase tonight in Mbuji-Mayi?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (59% illuminated) as seen from Mbuji-Mayi.
What time does the Moon rise in Mbuji-Mayi tonight?
The Moon rises around 23:58 and sets around 12:01 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 Mbuji-Mayi?
Moonlight is significant tonight (59% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Mbuji-Mayi stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Mbuji-Mayi (Africa/Lubumbashi), computed from established astronomical models.