Moon phase tonight in Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Pietermaritzburg — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 100% | 17:07 | 06:19 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 18:05 | 06:49 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 97% | 19:04 | 07:18 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 92% | 20:04 | 07:48 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 86% | 21:06 | 08:21 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 77% | 22:10 | 08:59 |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌗 67% | 23:17 | 09:43 |
Times local to Pietermaritzburg (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 Pietermaritzburg, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Pietermaritzburg
What is the Moon phase tonight in Pietermaritzburg?
Tonight the Moon is a Full Moon (100% illuminated) as seen from Pietermaritzburg.
What time does the Moon rise in Pietermaritzburg tonight?
The Moon rises around 17:07 and sets around 06:19 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 Pietermaritzburg?
Moonlight is significant tonight (100% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Pietermaritzburg stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Pietermaritzburg (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.