Moon phase tonight in Zomba
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Moonrise & moonset in Zomba — next 7 nights
| Night | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 🌒 26% | 09:36 | 21:51 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 🌓 35% | 10:17 | 22:43 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 🌓 45% | 11:01 | 23:36 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 🌓 54% | — | 00:29 |
| Fri 21 Aug | 🌓 64% | 11:48 | 01:22 |
| Sat 22 Aug | 🌔 73% | 12:39 | 02:13 |
| Sun 23 Aug | 🌔 81% | 13:31 | 03:02 |
Times local to Zomba (Africa/Blantyre). “—” 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 Zomba, see the two-week planner on the stargazing page.
Moon FAQ for Zomba
What is the Moon phase tonight in Zomba?
Tonight the Moon is a Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated) as seen from Zomba.
What time does the Moon rise in Zomba tonight?
The Moon rises around 09:36 and sets around 21:51 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 Zomba?
Moon-wise, yes — at 26% illumination the sky stays fairly dark. Check the full verdict (clouds, darkness hours, planets) on the Zomba stargazing page.
Times local to Zomba (Africa/Blantyre), computed from established astronomical models.