Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 01:36 AM
- Moonset 12:13 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 29.47%
Moon Times for Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Moonrise in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa today is at 01:36 AM and moonset is at 12:13 PM. The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 29.47 % illumination.
- Moonrise01:36 AM
- Moonset12:13 PM
- Moon PhaseWaning Crescent
- Illumination29.47%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 02:45 AM
- Moonset 01:11 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 19.32%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 7, 2026
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 29.47%
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: 19.32%
Illumination: 19.32%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 29.47%
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The moon is 29.47% 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.
01:36 AM
12:13 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 12, 2026
First Quarter
August 20, 2026
Full Moon
August 28, 2026
Last Quarter
September 4, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
01:36 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 12:13 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
29.47%
The Waning Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
29.47%
With 29.47% 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 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa today?
Moonrise in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa today is at 01:36 AM local time.
What time is moonset in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa today?
Moonset in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa today is at 12:13 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa today?
The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 29.47% illumination in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa today.
When is the next full moon in Johannesburg, Gauteng, 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 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa?
With 29.47% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for December 2026
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 December 2026 | Tue | 12:09 AM | 11:57 AM | 55.09% | Last Quarter | 111.05 |
| 02 December 2026 | Wed | 12:44 AM | 12:57 PM | 43.80% | Last Quarter | 112.63 |
| 03 December 2026 | Thu | 01:17 AM | 01:56 PM | 33.08% | Waning Crescent | 112.54 |
| 04 December 2026 | Fri | 01:49 AM | 02:54 PM | 23.42% | Waning Crescent | 110.81 |
| 05 December 2026 | Sat | 02:22 AM | 03:52 PM | 15.22% | Waning Crescent | 107.37 |
| 06 December 2026 | Sun | 02:58 AM | 04:49 PM | 8.71% | Waning Crescent | 101.91 |
| 07 December 2026 | Mon | 03:37 AM | 05:47 PM | 4.01% | Waning Crescent | 93.44 |
| 08 December 2026 | Tue | 04:19 AM | 06:43 PM | 1.18% | Waning Crescent | 77.31 |
| 09 December 2026 | Wed | 05:07 AM | 07:35 PM | 0.18% | New Moon | 10.97 |
| 10 December 2026 | Thu | 05:58 AM | 08:23 PM | 0.97% | Waxing Crescent | -66.67 |
| 11 December 2026 | Fri | 06:52 AM | 09:07 PM | 3.48% | Waxing Crescent | -85.05 |
| 12 December 2026 | Sat | 07:47 AM | 09:46 PM | 7.63% | Waxing Crescent | -94.87 |
| 13 December 2026 | Sun | 08:43 AM | 10:21 PM | 13.33% | Waxing Crescent | -101.75 |
| 14 December 2026 | Mon | 09:38 AM | 10:53 PM | 20.46% | Waxing Crescent | -106.8 |
| 15 December 2026 | Tue | 10:32 AM | 11:24 PM | 28.83% | Waxing Crescent | -110.34 |
| 16 December 2026 | Wed | 11:27 AM | 11:55 PM | 38.23% | Waxing Crescent | -112.51 |
| 17 December 2026 | Thu | 12:24 PM | 12:00 AM | 48.34% | First Quarter | -113.33 |
| 18 December 2026 | Fri | 01:20 PM | 12:26 AM | 58.77% | First Quarter | -112.78 |
| 19 December 2026 | Sat | 02:21 PM | 01:00 AM | 69.05% | Waxing Gibbous | -110.75 |
| 20 December 2026 | Sun | 03:26 PM | 01:37 AM | 78.66% | Waxing Gibbous | -107.07 |
| 21 December 2026 | Mon | 04:31 PM | 02:20 AM | 87.04% | Waxing Gibbous | -101.47 |
| 22 December 2026 | Tue | 05:39 PM | 03:10 AM | 93.66% | Waxing Gibbous | -93.35 |
| 23 December 2026 | Wed | 06:45 PM | 04:08 AM | 98.05% | Waxing Gibbous | -80.14 |
| 24 December 2026 | Thu | 07:46 PM | 05:12 AM | 99.85% | Full Moon | -25.27 |
| 25 December 2026 | Fri | 08:39 PM | 06:21 AM | 98.89% | Waning Gibbous | 80.99 |
| 26 December 2026 | Sat | 09:25 PM | 07:31 AM | 95.21% | Waning Gibbous | 97.27 |
| 27 December 2026 | Sun | 10:06 PM | 08:38 AM | 89.05% | Waning Gibbous | 105.28 |
| 28 December 2026 | Mon | 10:42 PM | 09:43 AM | 80.82% | Waning Gibbous | 110.17 |
| 29 December 2026 | Tue | 11:16 PM | 10:45 AM | 71.10% | Waning Gibbous | 112.9 |
| 30 December 2026 | Wed | 11:48 PM | 11:45 AM | 60.51% | Waning Gibbous | 113.87 |
| 31 December 2026 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 12:43 PM | 49.67% | Last Quarter | 113.25 |
| 01 January 2027 | Fri | 12:21 AM | 01:42 PM | 39.12% | Waning Crescent | 111.19 |
| 02 January 2027 | Sat | 12:56 AM | 02:40 PM | 29.34% | Waning Crescent | 107.74 |
| 03 January 2027 | Sun | 01:34 AM | 03:38 PM | 20.67% | Waning Crescent | 102.99 |
| 04 January 2027 | Mon | 02:15 AM | 04:29 PM | 13.34% | Waning Crescent | 97 |
| 05 January 2027 | Tue | 03:01 AM | 05:29 PM | 7.53% | Waning Crescent | 89.77 |
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