Moon phase tonight in Midrand
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Midrand — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 32% | 10:26 | 23:32 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 42% | 11:07 | 00:29 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 51% | 11:52 | 01:25 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 61% | — | 02:19 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 70% | 12:41 | 03:10 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 78% | 13:34 | 03:57 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 86% | 14:30 | 04:40 |
Times local to Midrand (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 Midrand, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Midrand
What is the Moon phase tonight in Midrand?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (32% illuminated) as seen from Midrand.
What time does the Moon rise in Midrand tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:26 and sets around 23:32 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 Midrand?
Moon-wise, yes — at 32% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Midrand stargazing page.
Times local to Midrand (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.