Moon phase tonight in Phuthaditjhaba
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Phuthaditjhaba — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 30% | 10:18 | 23:34 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 40% | 10:57 | 00:32 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 49% | 11:42 | 01:29 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 59% | — | 02:24 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌓 68% | 12:31 | 03:15 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 77% | 13:24 | 04:01 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 84% | 14:21 | 04:43 |
Times local to Phuthaditjhaba (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 Phuthaditjhaba, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Phuthaditjhaba
What is the Moon phase tonight in Phuthaditjhaba?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated) as seen from Phuthaditjhaba.
What time does the Moon rise in Phuthaditjhaba tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:18 and sets around 23:34 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 Phuthaditjhaba?
Moon-wise, yes — at 30% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Phuthaditjhaba stargazing page.
Times local to Phuthaditjhaba (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.