Moon phase tonight in Richards Bay
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Richards Bay — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌕 100% | 17:01 | 06:12 |
| Fri 28 Aug | 🌕 100% | 17:59 | 06:42 |
| Sat 29 Aug | 🌕 97% | 18:57 | 07:11 |
| Sun 30 Aug | 🌖 92% | 19:56 | 07:42 |
| Mon 31 Aug | 🌖 86% | 20:58 | 08:15 |
| Tue 1 Sept | 🌖 77% | 22:02 | 08:54 |
| Wed 2 Sept | 🌗 67% | 23:08 | 09:38 |
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 Full Moon (100% illuminated) as seen from Richards Bay.
What time does the Moon rise in Richards Bay tonight?
The Moon rises around 17:01 and sets around 06:12 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 Sturgeon Moon — is on Friday 28 August; the next new Moon is on Friday 11 September.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Richards Bay?
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 Richards Bay stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Richards Bay (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.