Moon phase tonight in Sumbawanga
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Moonrise & moonset in Sumbawanga — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌘 13% | 04:45 | 16:12 |
| Thu 8 Oct | 🌘 7% | 05:27 | 17:02 |
| Fri 9 Oct | 🌑 2% | 06:07 | 17:51 |
| Sat 10 Oct | 🌑 0% | 06:49 | 18:39 |
| Sun 11 Oct | 🌑 0% | 07:32 | 19:28 |
| Mon 12 Oct | 🌑 3% | 08:17 | 20:18 |
| Tue 13 Oct | 🌒 7% | 09:05 | 21:09 |
Times local to Sumbawanga (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam). “—” 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 Sumbawanga, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Sumbawanga
What is the Moon phase tonight in Sumbawanga?
Tonight the Moon is a Waning Crescent (13% illuminated) as seen from Sumbawanga.
What time does the Moon rise in Sumbawanga tonight?
The Moon rises around 04:45 and sets around 16:12 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 Hunter's Moon — is on Monday 26 October; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Sumbawanga?
Moon-wise, yes — at 13% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Sumbawanga stargazing page.
Times local to Sumbawanga (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam), computed from established astronomical models.