Moon phase tonight in Nchelenge
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Moonrise & moonset in Nchelenge — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 9% | 03:58 | 15:24 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 04:38 | 16:14 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 05:19 | 17:03 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 05:59 | 17:52 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 06:42 | 18:42 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 07:26 | 19:32 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 10% | 08:14 | 20:24 |
Times local to Nchelenge (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 Nchelenge, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Nchelenge
What is the Moon phase tonight in Nchelenge?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (9% illuminated) as seen from Nchelenge.
What time does the Moon rise in Nchelenge tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:58 and sets around 15:24 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 Nchelenge?
Moon-wise, yes — at 9% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Nchelenge stargazing page.
Times local to Nchelenge (Africa/Lusaka), computed from established astronomical models.