Moon phase tonight in Richards Bay
South Africa
Waning Crescent
18% illuminated
Moonrise
03:31
Moonset
12:58
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 Richards Bay, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Richards Bay
What is the Moon phase tonight in Richards Bay?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (18% illuminated) as seen from Richards Bay.
What time does the Moon rise in Richards Bay tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:31 and sets around 12:58 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 Richards Bay (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.