Moon phase tonight in Mtwapa
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Moonrise & moonset in Mtwapa — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 27% | 02:36 | 13:57 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 18% | 03:25 | 14:51 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 10% | 04:10 | 15:41 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 04:53 | 16:29 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 05:36 | 17:16 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:19 | 18:02 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 07:04 | 18:50 |
Times local to Mtwapa (Africa/Nairobi). “—” 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 Mtwapa, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Mtwapa
What is the Moon phase tonight in Mtwapa?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (27% illuminated) as seen from Mtwapa.
What time does the Moon rise in Mtwapa tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:36 and sets around 13:57 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 Mtwapa?
Moon-wise, yes — at 27% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Mtwapa stargazing page.
Times local to Mtwapa (Africa/Nairobi), computed from established astronomical models.