Moon phase tonight in Ruwa
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Moonrise & moonset in Ruwa — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 38% | 10:30 | 23:04 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 48% | 11:13 | 23:58 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 57% | — | 00:52 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 67% | 11:59 | 01:45 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 75% | 12:49 | 02:36 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | 13:42 | 03:25 |
| Mon 24 Aug | 🌔 90% | 14:36 | 04:10 |
Times local to Ruwa (Africa/Harare). “—” 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 Ruwa, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Ruwa
What is the Moon phase tonight in Ruwa?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (38% illuminated) as seen from Ruwa.
What time does the Moon rise in Ruwa tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:30 and sets around 23:04 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 Ruwa?
Moonlight is significant tonight (38% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Friday 11 September — see the Ruwa stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Ruwa (Africa/Harare), computed from established astronomical models.