Moon phase tonight in Piet Retief
South Africa
Waning Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
04:42
Moonset
14:01
Next full Moon
Wednesday 29 July
Next new Moon
Tuesday 14 July
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. For the darkest upcoming nights in Piet Retief, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Piet Retief
What is the Moon phase tonight in Piet Retief?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (16% illuminated) as seen from Piet Retief.
What time does the Moon rise in Piet Retief tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:42 and sets around 14:01 local time.
When is the next full Moon?
The next full Moon is on Wednesday 29 July; the next new Moon is on Tuesday 14 July.
Times local to Piet Retief (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.