Moon phase tonight in Nkayi
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Moonrise & moonset in Nkayi — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 20% | 03:14 | 14:40 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 12% | 03:59 | 15:31 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 04:42 | 16:19 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:25 | 17:05 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:08 | 17:52 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:53 | 18:39 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 4% | 07:39 | 19:28 |
Times local to Nkayi (Africa/Brazzaville). “—” 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 Nkayi, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Nkayi
What is the Moon phase tonight in Nkayi?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (20% illuminated) as seen from Nkayi.
What time does the Moon rise in Nkayi tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:14 and sets around 14:40 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 Nkayi?
Moon-wise, yes — at 20% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Nkayi stargazing page.
Times local to Nkayi (Africa/Brazzaville), computed from established astronomical models.