Moon phase tonight in Mossel Bay
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Mossel Bay — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 30% | 10:32 | 00:14 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | 11:09 | 01:15 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 50% | 11:52 | 02:14 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | — | 03:09 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 68% | 12:40 | 04:00 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 13:34 | 04:45 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 14:32 | 05:25 |
Times local to Mossel Bay (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 Mossel Bay, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Mossel Bay
What is the Moon phase tonight in Mossel Bay?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Mossel Bay.
What time does the Moon rise in Mossel Bay tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:32 and sets around 00:14 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 Mossel Bay?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Mossel Bay stargazing page.
Times local to Mossel Bay (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.