Moon phase tonight in Mpumalanga
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Mpumalanga — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 25% | 09:33 | 22:31 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 34% | 10:08 | 23:29 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 44% | 10:47 | 00:28 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 53% | 11:30 | 01:25 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 63% | — | 02:20 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 71% | 12:19 | 03:11 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 80% | 13:13 | 03:57 |
Times local to Mpumalanga (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 Mpumalanga, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Mpumalanga
What is the Moon phase tonight in Mpumalanga?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated) as seen from Mpumalanga.
What time does the Moon rise in Mpumalanga tonight?
The Moon rises around 09:33 and sets around 22:31 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 Mpumalanga?
Moon-wise, yes — at 25% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Mpumalanga stargazing page.
Times local to Mpumalanga (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.