Moon phase tonight in Randburg
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Randburg — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌑 3% | 05:12 | 17:12 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 05:45 | 18:09 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:19 | 19:07 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 2% | 06:57 | 20:05 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 6% | 07:39 | 21:03 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 🌒 12% | 08:26 | 21:59 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 🌒 19% | 09:16 | 22:54 |
Times local to Randburg (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 Randburg, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Randburg
What is the Moon phase tonight in Randburg?
Tonight the Moon is a New Moon (3% illuminated) as seen from Randburg.
What time does the Moon rise in Randburg tonight?
The Moon rises around 05:12 and sets around 17:12 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 Randburg?
Moon-wise, yes — at 3% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Randburg stargazing page.
Times local to Randburg (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.