Moon phase tonight in Middelburg
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Middelburg — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 39% | 02:08 | — |
| Mon 5 Oct | 🌘 28% | 02:50 | 13:03 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 19% | 03:28 | 14:07 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 11% | 04:02 | 15:09 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 5% | 04:34 | 16:08 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:06 | 17:06 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 05:39 | 18:03 |
Times local to Middelburg (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 Middelburg, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Middelburg
What is the Moon phase tonight in Middelburg?
Tonight the Moon is a Last Quarter (39% illuminated) as seen from Middelburg.
What time does the Moon rise in Middelburg tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:08 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 Middelburg?
Moonlight is significant tonight (39% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Middelburg stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Middelburg (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.