Moon phase tonight in Phuthaditjhaba
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Phuthaditjhaba — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌗 33% | 02:57 | 13:00 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 23% | 03:33 | 14:06 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 14% | 04:06 | 15:09 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 7% | 04:37 | 16:10 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 3% | 05:07 | 17:09 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 05:38 | 18:08 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:12 | 19:07 |
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 Last Quarter (33% illuminated) as seen from Phuthaditjhaba.
What time does the Moon rise in Phuthaditjhaba tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:57 and sets around 13:00 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 Phuthaditjhaba?
Moon-wise, yes — at 33% 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.