Moon phase tonight in Westonaria
South Africa
Moonrise & moonset in Westonaria — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌓 38% | 10:34 | 00:12 |
| Fri 18 Sept | 🌓 47% | 11:26 | 01:05 |
| Sat 19 Sept | 🌓 56% | — | 01:54 |
| Sun 20 Sept | 🌓 66% | 12:20 | 02:38 |
| Mon 21 Sept | 🌔 74% | 13:17 | 03:17 |
| Tue 22 Sept | 🌔 82% | 14:14 | 03:53 |
| Wed 23 Sept | 🌔 89% | 15:11 | 04:26 |
Times local to Westonaria (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 Westonaria, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Westonaria
What is the Moon phase tonight in Westonaria?
Tonight the Moon is a First Quarter (38% illuminated) as seen from Westonaria.
What time does the Moon rise in Westonaria tonight?
The Moon rises around 10:34 and sets around 00:12 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 Corn Moon — is on Saturday 26 September; the next new Moon is on Saturday 10 October.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Westonaria?
Moonlight is significant tonight (38% illuminated), which washes out fainter stars. The darkest nights are around the new Moon on Saturday 10 October — see the Westonaria stargazing page for the full outlook.
Times local to Westonaria (Africa/Johannesburg), computed from established astronomical models.