Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 04:26 AM
- Moonset 02:25 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 17.75%
Moon Times for South Africa
Moonrise in South Africa today is at 04:26 AM and moonset is at 02:25 PM. The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 17.75 % illumination.
- Moonrise04:26 AM
- Moonset02:25 PM
- Moon PhaseWaning Crescent
- Illumination17.75%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:26 AM
- Moonset 03:35 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 9.65%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 9, 2026
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 17.75%
What does this mean?
A small crescent sliver is visible, shrinking day by day before the New Moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 9.65%
Illumination: 9.65%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 17.75%
Countdown to Moonrise
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The moon is 17.75% illuminated today.
Moon Visibility & Phase Forecast
See how far through the moon's above-horizon window you are and what phases are coming.
Moon Above Horizon
How far through the moon's visible window this location is right now.
04:26 AM
02:25 PM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
See how the moon phase changes over the next week.
Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
New Moon
August 13, 2026
First Quarter
August 21, 2026
Full Moon
August 29, 2026
Last Quarter
September 5, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
04:26 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 02:25 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
17.75%
The Waning Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
17.75%
With 17.75% moon illumination, the sky is moderately bright. Best stargazing when illumination is below 30%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about moonrise, moonset, and moon phases for this location.
What time is moonrise in South Africa today?
Moonrise in South Africa today is at 04:26 AM local time.
What time is moonset in South Africa today?
Moonset in South Africa today is at 02:25 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in South Africa today?
The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 17.75% illumination in South Africa today.
When is the next full moon in South Africa?
The next full moon is approximately 3 days away. Check the major phases section above for exact dates.
Will the moon be visible tonight in South Africa?
With 17.75% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for July 2045
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 July 2045 | Sat | 07:43 PM | 09:06 AM | 97.18% | Waning Gibbous | 85.41 |
| 02 July 2045 | Sun | 08:39 PM | 09:38 AM | 93.29% | Waning Gibbous | 76.8 |
| 03 July 2045 | Mon | 09:34 PM | 10:07 AM | 87.87% | Waning Gibbous | 71.51 |
| 04 July 2045 | Tue | 10:27 PM | 10:34 AM | 81.07% | Waning Gibbous | 68.14 |
| 05 July 2045 | Wed | 11:22 PM | 11:00 AM | 73.06% | Waning Gibbous | 66.26 |
| 06 July 2045 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 11:26 AM | 64.07% | Waning Gibbous | 65.68 |
| 07 July 2045 | Fri | 12:17 AM | 11:54 AM | 54.35% | Last Quarter | 66.37 |
| 08 July 2045 | Sat | 01:15 AM | 12:25 PM | 44.24% | Last Quarter | 68.35 |
| 09 July 2045 | Sun | 02:16 AM | 01:01 PM | 34.10% | Waning Crescent | 71.69 |
| 10 July 2045 | Mon | 03:20 AM | 01:43 PM | 24.42% | Waning Crescent | 76.49 |
| 11 July 2045 | Tue | 04:26 AM | 02:33 PM | 15.69% | Waning Crescent | 82.78 |
| 12 July 2045 | Wed | 05:31 AM | 03:32 PM | 8.46% | Waning Crescent | 90.6 |
| 13 July 2045 | Thu | 06:33 AM | 04:38 PM | 3.23% | Waning Crescent | 100.51 |
| 14 July 2045 | Fri | 07:28 AM | 05:52 PM | 0.44% | New Moon | 120.32 |
| 15 July 2045 | Sat | 08:15 AM | 07:00 PM | 0.37% | New Moon | -95.3 |
| 16 July 2045 | Sun | 08:57 AM | 08:10 PM | 3.13% | Waxing Crescent | -75.91 |
| 17 July 2045 | Mon | 09:33 AM | 09:18 PM | 8.56% | Waxing Crescent | -69.5 |
| 18 July 2045 | Tue | 10:07 AM | 10:24 PM | 16.32% | Waxing Crescent | -66.32 |
| 19 July 2045 | Wed | 10:39 AM | 11:30 PM | 25.87% | Waxing Crescent | -65.21 |
| 20 July 2045 | Thu | 11:11 AM | 12:00 AM | 36.58% | Waxing Crescent | -65.84 |
| 21 July 2045 | Fri | 11:45 AM | 12:33 AM | 47.76% | First Quarter | -68.04 |
| 22 July 2045 | Sat | 12:22 PM | 01:40 AM | 58.79% | First Quarter | -71.7 |
| 23 July 2045 | Sun | 01:05 PM | 02:45 AM | 69.11% | Waxing Gibbous | -76.69 |
| 24 July 2045 | Mon | 01:51 PM | 03:48 AM | 78.31% | Waxing Gibbous | -82.78 |
| 25 July 2045 | Tue | 02:44 PM | 04:47 AM | 86.07% | Waxing Gibbous | -89.67 |
| 26 July 2045 | Wed | 03:40 PM | 05:39 AM | 92.21% | Waxing Gibbous | -97.04 |
| 27 July 2045 | Thu | 04:37 PM | 06:25 AM | 96.59% | Waxing Gibbous | -104.89 |
| 28 July 2045 | Fri | 05:35 PM | 07:05 AM | 99.19% | Full Moon | -115.38 |
| 29 July 2045 | Sat | 06:31 PM | 07:39 AM | 99.97% | Full Moon | 137.89 |
| 30 July 2045 | Sun | 07:27 PM | 08:09 AM | 98.97% | Waning Gibbous | 74.44 |
| 31 July 2045 | Mon | 08:20 PM | 08:36 AM | 96.23% | Waning Gibbous | 67.83 |
| 01 August 2045 | Tue | 09:14 PM | 09:02 AM | 91.80% | Waning Gibbous | 64.92 |
| 02 August 2045 | Wed | 10:09 PM | 09:28 AM | 85.78% | Waning Gibbous | 63.77 |
| 03 August 2045 | Thu | 11:05 PM | 09:55 AM | 78.30% | Waning Gibbous | 63.98 |
| 04 August 2045 | Fri | 12:00 AM | 10:25 AM | 69.54% | Waning Gibbous | 65.45 |
| 05 August 2045 | Sat | 12:04 AM | 10:58 AM | 59.77% | Waning Gibbous | 68.2 |
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