Moon phase tonight in Richards Bay
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Richards Bay — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 24% | 02:45 | 12:46 |
| Tue 6 Oct | 🌘 15% | 03:20 | 13:52 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 8% | 03:53 | 14:56 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌑 3% | 04:23 | 15:57 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 04:54 | 16:56 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 05:25 | 17:55 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:58 | 18:54 |
Times local to Richards Bay (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 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 (24% illuminated) as seen from Richards Bay.
What time does the Moon rise in Richards Bay tonight?
The Moon rises around 02:45 and sets around 12:46 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 Richards Bay?
Moon-wise, yes — at 24% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Richards Bay stargazing page.
Times local to Richards Bay (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.