Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 04:32 PM
- Moonset 05:54 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 96.53%
Moon Times for Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa
Moonrise in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa today is at 04:32 PM and moonset is at 05:54 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 96.53 % illumination.
- Moonrise04:32 PM
- Moonset05:54 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination96.53%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 05:32 PM
- Moonset 06:25 AM
- Moon Phase Full Moon
- Illumination 99.23%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 26, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 96.53%
What does this mean?
More than half of the Moon is illuminated, continuing to grow toward a full moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Full Moon
Illumination: 99.23%
Illumination: 99.23%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 96.53%
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The moon is 96.53% illuminated today.
Moon Visibility & Phase Forecast
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Moon Above Horizon
How far through the moon's visible window this location is right now.
04:32 PM
05:54 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
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Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
Full Moon
August 28, 2026
Last Quarter
September 4, 2026
New Moon
September 11, 2026
First Quarter
September 19, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
04:32 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 05:54 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
96.53%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
96.53%
With 96.53% 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 Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa today?
Moonrise in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa today is at 04:32 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa today?
Moonset in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa today is at 05:54 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 96.53% illumination in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa today.
When is the next full moon in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 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 Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa?
With 96.53% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for May 2022
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2022 | Sun | 07:37 AM | 06:23 PM | 0.05% | New Moon | -76.06 |
| 02 May 2022 | Mon | 08:36 AM | 06:56 PM | 1.40% | Waxing Crescent | -103.08 |
| 03 May 2022 | Tue | 09:35 AM | 07:35 PM | 4.55% | Waxing Crescent | -101.87 |
| 04 May 2022 | Wed | 10:31 AM | 08:18 PM | 9.34% | Waxing Crescent | -97.92 |
| 05 May 2022 | Thu | 11:24 AM | 09:06 PM | 15.54% | Waxing Crescent | -92.83 |
| 06 May 2022 | Fri | 12:14 PM | 10:00 PM | 22.94% | Waxing Crescent | -87.23 |
| 07 May 2022 | Sat | 12:58 PM | 10:57 PM | 31.33% | Waxing Crescent | -81.58 |
| 08 May 2022 | Sun | 01:34 PM | 11:56 PM | 40.48% | Waxing Crescent | -76.28 |
| 09 May 2022 | Mon | 02:10 PM | 12:00 AM | 50.13% | First Quarter | -71.65 |
| 10 May 2022 | Tue | 02:41 PM | 12:56 AM | 59.99% | Waxing Gibbous | -67.92 |
| 11 May 2022 | Wed | 03:09 PM | 01:57 AM | 69.69% | Waxing Gibbous | -65.25 |
| 12 May 2022 | Thu | 03:38 PM | 02:58 AM | 78.81% | Waxing Gibbous | -63.74 |
| 13 May 2022 | Fri | 04:07 PM | 04:01 AM | 86.87% | Waxing Gibbous | -63.51 |
| 14 May 2022 | Sat | 04:37 PM | 05:05 AM | 93.38% | Waxing Gibbous | -64.72 |
| 15 May 2022 | Sun | 05:12 PM | 06:17 AM | 97.86% | Waxing Gibbous | -67.81 |
| 16 May 2022 | Mon | 05:53 PM | 07:23 AM | 99.90% | Full Moon | -78.35 |
| 17 May 2022 | Tue | 06:41 PM | 08:35 AM | 99.26% | Full Moon | 108.36 |
| 18 May 2022 | Wed | 07:09 PM | 09:47 AM | 95.88% | Waning Gibbous | 100.15 |
| 19 May 2022 | Thu | 08:43 PM | 10:52 AM | 89.91% | Waning Gibbous | 92.54 |
| 20 May 2022 | Fri | 09:53 PM | 11:50 AM | 81.71% | Waning Gibbous | 85.09 |
| 21 May 2022 | Sat | 11:05 PM | 12:39 PM | 71.80% | Waning Gibbous | 78.34 |
| 22 May 2022 | Sun | 12:00 AM | 01:21 PM | 60.82% | Waning Gibbous | 72.74 |
| 23 May 2022 | Mon | 12:14 AM | 01:56 PM | 49.43% | Last Quarter | 68.52 |
| 24 May 2022 | Tue | 01:21 AM | 02:28 PM | 38.28% | Waning Crescent | 65.73 |
| 25 May 2022 | Wed | 02:24 AM | 02:56 PM | 27.94% | Waning Crescent | 64.33 |
| 26 May 2022 | Thu | 03:37 AM | 03:25 PM | 18.87% | Waning Crescent | 64.28 |
| 27 May 2022 | Fri | 04:26 AM | 03:53 PM | 11.39% | Waning Crescent | 65.55 |
| 28 May 2022 | Sat | 05:27 AM | 04:23 PM | 5.73% | Waning Crescent | 68.28 |
| 29 May 2022 | Sun | 06:26 AM | 04:55 PM | 2.00% | Waning Crescent | 73.1 |
| 30 May 2022 | Mon | 07:26 AM | 05:32 PM | 0.20% | New Moon | 86.69 |
| 31 May 2022 | Tue | 08:23 AM | 06:13 PM | 0.30% | New Moon | -113.64 |
| 01 June 2022 | Wed | 09:19 AM | 07:00 PM | 2.20% | Waxing Crescent | -100.89 |
| 02 June 2022 | Thu | 10:10 AM | 07:52 PM | 5.80% | Waxing Crescent | -93.38 |
| 03 June 2022 | Fri | 10:55 AM | 08:49 PM | 10.97% | Waxing Crescent | -86.75 |
| 04 June 2022 | Sat | 11:35 AM | 09:46 PM | 17.58% | Waxing Crescent | -80.76 |
| 05 June 2022 | Sun | 12:10 PM | 10:46 PM | 25.46% | Waxing Crescent | -75.57 |
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