Moon phase tonight in Soweto
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Soweto — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 20% | 03:35 | 14:13 |
| Wed 7 Oct | 🌘 12% | 04:09 | 15:15 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 6% | 04:41 | 16:14 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 05:12 | 17:13 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 05:45 | 18:10 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 1% | 06:20 | 19:08 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 06:58 | 20:06 |
Times local to Soweto (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 Soweto, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Soweto
What is the Moon phase tonight in Soweto?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (20% illuminated) as seen from Soweto.
What time does the Moon rise in Soweto tonight?
The Moon rises around 03:35 and sets around 14:13 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 Soweto?
Moon-wise, yes — at 20% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Soweto stargazing page.
Times local to Soweto (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.