Moon phase tonight in Mongu
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Moonrise & moonset in Mongu — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 10% | 04:23 | 15:43 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 05:01 | 16:36 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 05:38 | 17:28 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:16 | 18:20 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:56 | 19:12 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 07:39 | 20:05 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 9% | 08:24 | 20:59 |
Times local to Mongu (Africa/Lusaka). “—” 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 Mongu, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Mongu
What is the Moon phase tonight in Mongu?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (10% illuminated) as seen from Mongu.
What time does the Moon rise in Mongu tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:23 and sets around 15:43 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 Mongu?
Moon-wise, yes — at 10% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Mongu stargazing page.
Times local to Mongu (Africa/Lusaka), computed from established astronomical models.