Moon phase tonight in Somerset West
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Moonrise & moonset in Somerset West — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 17% | 04:21 | 14:39 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 9% | 04:50 | 15:46 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 4% | 05:17 | 16:50 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 1% | 05:44 | 17:53 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:12 | 18:56 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:42 | 19:58 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌒 5% | 07:16 | 21:00 |
Times local to Somerset West (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 Somerset West, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Somerset West
What is the Moon phase tonight in Somerset West?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (17% illuminated) as seen from Somerset West.
What time does the Moon rise in Somerset West tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:21 and sets around 14:39 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 Somerset West?
Moon-wise, yes — at 17% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Somerset West stargazing page.
Times local to Somerset West (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.