What is the current moon phase in Bloemfontein?

The current moon phase in Bloemfontein is Last Quarter with 45.8% illumination, on day 23.04 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Bloemfontein today?

The moon rises in Bloemfontein at 12:33 AM today. Moonset is at 12:01 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Bloemfontein?

Sunrise in Bloemfontein is at 7:09 AM and sunset is at 5:31 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Bloemfontein?

The next full moon visible from Bloemfontein is on July 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM SAST.

What is the moon's altitude in Bloemfontein right now?

The moon is currently at +48.3° altitude in Bloemfontein, above the horizon at 8.2° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Bloemfontein tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Bloemfontein: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 38 km visibility. Humidity is 71%.

What color is the moon in Bloemfontein right now?

The moon in Bloemfontein currently appears silver-white at +48.3° altitude. This color is caused by Rayleigh scattering — the same atmospheric effect that makes sunsets orange and red.

When is the next lunar eclipse visible from Bloemfontein?

The next lunar eclipse visible from Bloemfontein is a partial on August 28, 2026. Visibility from Bloemfontein: partial.

Moon in Bloemfontein — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Last Quarter

Illumination: 45.8%

Lunar Day: 23.04 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♈ Aries

Altitude+48.3°

Azimuth8.2°

Distance376,764 km

Local Time5:58:15 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility38 km

Humidity71%

Temperature2°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise12:33 AM

Moonset12:01 PM

Sunrise7:09 AM

Sunset5:31 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌑

New Moon

Jul 14, 2026 · 11:43 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Jul 21, 2026 · 1:06 PM

🌕

Full Moon · Buck Moon

Jul 29, 2026 · 4:36 PM

🌗

Last Quarter

Aug 6, 2026 · 4:22 AM

Moon Calendar — July 2026

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Upcoming Lunar Eclipses

Partial Lunar Eclipse Partially Visible

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:14 AM

Penumbral Begins3:25 AM

Partial Begins4:34 AM

Partial Ends7:53 AM

Penumbral Ends9:02 AM

Magnitude: 0.930 Duration: 198 min Peak Altitude: +40.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +48.9°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +7.1°

Moon in Bloemfontein Today

The moon over Bloemfontein is currently a Last Quarter with 45.8% illumination, on day 23.04 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +48.3° and azimuth is 8.2°, at a distance of 376,764 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 12:33 AM and moonset at 12:01 PM. Sunrise is at 7:09 AM and sunset at 5:31 PM. The next major phase is the New Moon on Jul 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Bloemfontein are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 38 km visibility, and 71% humidity. The temperature is 2°C (36°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +48.3°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Bloemfontein

Phase	Date & Time
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Aug 20, 2026 at 4:47 AM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 at 6:18 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 at 9:51 AM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 at 5:26 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 at 10:43 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM SAST

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