Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 01:49 PM
- Moonset 04:10 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 79.07%
Moon Times for Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Moonrise in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa today is at 01:49 PM and moonset is at 04:10 AM. The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 79.07 % illumination.
- Moonrise01:49 PM
- Moonset04:10 AM
- Moon PhaseWaxing Gibbous
- Illumination79.07%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 02:45 PM
- Moonset 04:55 AM
- Moon Phase Waxing Gibbous
- Illumination 86.19%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 23, 2026
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 79.07%
What does this mean?
More than half of the Moon is illuminated, continuing to grow toward a full moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 86.19%
Illumination: 86.19%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 79.07%
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The moon is 79.07% 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.
01:49 PM
04:10 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
See how the moon phase changes over the next week.
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
01:49 PM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 04:10 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
79.07%
The Waxing Gibbous is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
79.07%
With 79.07% 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 Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa today?
Moonrise in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa today is at 01:49 PM local time.
What time is moonset in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa today?
Moonset in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa today is at 04:10 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa today?
The moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 79.07% illumination in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa today.
When is the next full moon in Paarl, 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 Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa?
With 79.07% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for December 2029
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 December 2029 | Sat | 02:04 AM | 03:19 PM | 27.21% | Waning Crescent | 110.91 |
| 02 December 2029 | Sun | 02:41 AM | 04:27 PM | 17.50% | Waning Crescent | 108.47 |
| 03 December 2029 | Mon | 03:22 AM | 05:38 PM | 9.50% | Waning Crescent | 104.41 |
| 04 December 2029 | Tue | 04:09 AM | 06:49 PM | 3.74% | Waning Crescent | 98.34 |
| 05 December 2029 | Wed | 05:03 AM | 07:54 PM | 0.58% | New Moon | 86.98 |
| 06 December 2029 | Thu | 06:02 AM | 08:53 PM | 0.19% | New Moon | -73.68 |
| 07 December 2029 | Fri | 07:07 AM | 09:45 PM | 2.51% | Waxing Crescent | -91.75 |
| 08 December 2029 | Sat | 08:13 AM | 10:29 PM | 7.28% | Waxing Crescent | -99.3 |
| 09 December 2029 | Sun | 09:19 AM | 11:07 PM | 14.09% | Waxing Crescent | -104.78 |
| 10 December 2029 | Mon | 10:22 AM | 11:40 PM | 22.44% | Waxing Crescent | -108.76 |
| 11 December 2029 | Tue | 11:23 AM | 12:00 AM | 31.80% | Waxing Crescent | -111.39 |
| 12 December 2029 | Wed | 12:21 PM | 12:10 AM | 41.67% | First Quarter | -112.79 |
| 13 December 2029 | Thu | 01:18 PM | 12:38 AM | 51.61% | First Quarter | -113.08 |
| 14 December 2029 | Fri | 02:13 PM | 01:06 AM | 61.25% | Waxing Gibbous | -112.35 |
| 15 December 2029 | Sat | 03:08 PM | 01:36 AM | 70.29% | Waxing Gibbous | -110.7 |
| 16 December 2029 | Sun | 04:03 PM | 02:07 AM | 78.49% | Waxing Gibbous | -108.19 |
| 17 December 2029 | Mon | 04:58 PM | 02:41 AM | 85.64% | Waxing Gibbous | -104.95 |
| 18 December 2029 | Tue | 05:52 PM | 03:20 AM | 91.55% | Waxing Gibbous | -101.12 |
| 19 December 2029 | Wed | 06:45 PM | 04:03 AM | 96.03% | Waxing Gibbous | -97.01 |
| 20 December 2029 | Thu | 07:35 PM | 04:51 AM | 98.90% | Waxing Gibbous | -93.64 |
| 21 December 2029 | Fri | 08:21 PM | 05:44 AM | 99.99% | Full Moon | -124.82 |
| 22 December 2029 | Sat | 09:04 PM | 06:41 AM | 99.16% | Full Moon | 104.02 |
| 23 December 2029 | Sun | 09:43 PM | 07:42 AM | 96.30% | Waning Gibbous | 106.39 |
| 24 December 2029 | Mon | 10:19 PM | 08:44 AM | 91.39% | Waning Gibbous | 109.51 |
| 25 December 2029 | Tue | 10:54 PM | 09:47 AM | 84.49% | Waning Gibbous | 112.09 |
| 26 December 2029 | Wed | 11:28 PM | 10:50 AM | 75.80% | Waning Gibbous | 113.79 |
| 27 December 2029 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 11:56 AM | 65.63% | Waning Gibbous | 114.46 |
| 28 December 2029 | Fri | 12:02 AM | 01:02 PM | 54.45% | Last Quarter | 113.97 |
| 29 December 2029 | Sat | 12:38 AM | 02:11 PM | 42.86% | Last Quarter | 112.26 |
| 30 December 2029 | Sun | 01:17 AM | 03:21 PM | 31.51% | Waning Crescent | 109.3 |
| 31 December 2029 | Mon | 02:02 AM | 04:31 PM | 21.12% | Waning Crescent | 105.15 |
| 01 January 2030 | Tue | 02:52 AM | 05:45 PM | 12.32% | Waning Crescent | 100.07 |
| 02 January 2030 | Wed | 03:50 AM | 06:41 PM | 5.67% | Waning Crescent | 94.67 |
| 03 January 2030 | Thu | 04:52 AM | 07:36 PM | 1.51% | Waning Crescent | 90.62 |
| 04 January 2030 | Fri | 05:59 AM | 08:23 PM | 0.02% | New Moon | 134.22 |
| 05 January 2030 | Sat | 07:05 AM | 09:04 PM | 1.12% | Waxing Crescent | -111.01 |
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