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Moon Times for South Africa
Moonrise in South Africa today is at and moonset is at . The moon is in the New Moon phase with % illumination.
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Interactive Moon Path
Drag the slider to see the moon position and altitude at any time during its visibility window.
Countdown to Moonrise
Live countdown to the next moonrise.
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The moon is % 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.
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This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
See how the moon phase changes over the next week.
Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
First Quarter
August 20, 2026
Full Moon
August 28, 2026
Last Quarter
September 4, 2026
New Moon
September 11, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
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Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at . Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
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The New Moon is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
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With % 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 local time.
What time is moonset in South Africa today?
Moonset in South Africa today is at local time.
What is the moon phase in South Africa today?
The moon is in the New Moon phase with % 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 % illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for July 2042
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
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| 01 July 2042 | Tue | 03:45 PM | 05:40 AM | 93.47% | Waxing Gibbous | -88 |
| 02 July 2042 | Wed | 04:37 PM | 06:41 AM | 97.48% | Waxing Gibbous | -100.48 |
| 03 July 2042 | Thu | 05:37 PM | 07:35 AM | 99.56% | Full Moon | -133.25 |
| 04 July 2042 | Fri | 06:42 PM | 08:31 AM | 99.47% | Full Moon | 119.62 |
| 05 July 2042 | Sat | 07:50 PM | 09:18 AM | 97.03% | Waning Gibbous | 90.63 |
| 06 July 2042 | Sun | 08:59 PM | 09:58 AM | 92.19% | Waning Gibbous | 79.51 |
| 07 July 2042 | Mon | 10:07 PM | 10:35 AM | 85.05% | Waning Gibbous | 72.95 |
| 08 July 2042 | Tue | 11:14 PM | 11:08 AM | 75.89% | Waning Gibbous | 69.02 |
| 09 July 2042 | Wed | 12:00 AM | 11:41 AM | 65.17% | Waning Gibbous | 67.17 |
| 10 July 2042 | Thu | 12:20 AM | 12:14 PM | 53.52% | Last Quarter | 67.2 |
| 11 July 2042 | Fri | 01:29 AM | 12:50 PM | 41.66% | Last Quarter | 69.05 |
| 12 July 2042 | Sat | 02:38 AM | 01:28 PM | 30.32% | Waning Crescent | 72.74 |
| 13 July 2042 | Sun | 03:48 AM | 02:12 PM | 20.19% | Waning Crescent | 78.32 |
| 14 July 2042 | Mon | 04:58 AM | 03:03 PM | 11.84% | Waning Crescent | 85.9 |
| 15 July 2042 | Tue | 06:04 AM | 04:00 PM | 5.62% | Waning Crescent | 96.01 |
| 16 July 2042 | Wed | 07:03 AM | 05:01 PM | 1.75% | Waning Crescent | 111.93 |
| 17 July 2042 | Thu | 07:54 AM | 06:04 PM | 0.23% | New Moon | 167.78 |
| 18 July 2042 | Fri | 08:36 AM | 07:06 PM | 0.96% | Waxing Crescent | -102.35 |
| 19 July 2042 | Sat | 09:12 AM | 08:05 PM | 3.73% | Waxing Crescent | -83.75 |
| 20 July 2042 | Sun | 09:43 AM | 09:02 PM | 8.29% | Waxing Crescent | -75.65 |
| 21 July 2042 | Mon | 10:10 AM | 09:56 PM | 14.36% | Waxing Crescent | -71.02 |
| 22 July 2042 | Tue | 10:36 AM | 10:50 PM | 21.66% | Waxing Crescent | -68.42 |
| 23 July 2042 | Wed | 11:00 AM | 11:42 PM | 29.91% | Waxing Crescent | -67.36 |
| 24 July 2042 | Thu | 11:25 AM | 12:00 AM | 38.84% | Waxing Crescent | -67.63 |
| 25 July 2042 | Fri | 11:52 AM | 12:36 AM | 48.18% | First Quarter | -69.18 |
| 26 July 2042 | Sat | 12:22 PM | 01:32 AM | 57.65% | First Quarter | -72.01 |
| 27 July 2042 | Sun | 12:57 PM | 02:29 AM | 66.96% | Waxing Gibbous | -76.18 |
| 28 July 2042 | Mon | 01:39 PM | 03:30 AM | 75.78% | Waxing Gibbous | -81.73 |
| 29 July 2042 | Tue | 02:27 PM | 04:30 AM | 83.76% | Waxing Gibbous | -88.69 |
| 30 July 2042 | Wed | 03:24 PM | 05:28 AM | 90.52% | Waxing Gibbous | -97.12 |
| 31 July 2042 | Thu | 04:27 PM | 06:23 AM | 95.70% | Waxing Gibbous | -107.72 |
| 01 August 2042 | Fri | 05:35 PM | 07:11 AM | 98.90% | Waxing Gibbous | -125.85 |
| 02 August 2042 | Sat | 06:43 PM | 07:54 AM | 99.81% | Full Moon | 142.58 |
| 03 August 2042 | Sun | 07:51 PM | 08:32 AM | 98.21% | Waning Gibbous | 84.95 |
| 04 August 2042 | Mon | 08:58 PM | 09:06 AM | 94.03% | Waning Gibbous | 73.69 |
| 05 August 2042 | Tue | 10:05 PM | 09:39 AM | 87.37% | Waning Gibbous | 69.11 |
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