Moon phase tonight in Vryheid
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Vryheid — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 29% | 09:36 | 22:27 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 39% | 10:12 | 23:24 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 48% | 10:51 | 00:22 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 58% | 11:36 | 01:19 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 67% | — | 02:13 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 76% | 12:25 | 03:04 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 83% | 13:18 | 03:51 |
Times local to Vryheid (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 Vryheid, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Vryheid
What is the Moon phase tonight in Vryheid?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated) as seen from Vryheid.
What time does the Moon rise in Vryheid tonight?
The Moon rises around 09:36 and sets around 22:27 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 Vryheid?
Moon-wise, yes — at 29% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Vryheid stargazing page.
Times local to Vryheid (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.