What is the current moon phase in Durban?

The current moon phase in Durban is Waxing Gibbous with 88.7% illumination, on day 11.93 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Durban today?

The moon rises in Durban at 2:08 PM today. Moonset is at 3:56 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Durban?

Sunrise in Durban is at 6:20 AM and sunset is at 5:36 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Durban?

The next full moon visible from Durban is on Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM SAST.

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

The moon is currently at +45.1° altitude in Durban, above the horizon at 96.3° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Durban tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Durban: — with — cloud cover and — visibility. Humidity is —.

What color is the moon in Durban right now?

The moon in Durban currently appears silver-white at +45.1° 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 Durban?

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

Moon in Durban — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 88.7%

Lunar Day: 11.93 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+45.1°

Azimuth96.3°

Distance401,900 km

Local Time5:59:07 PM

Sky—

Cloud Cover—

Visibility—

Humidity—

Temperature—

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:08 PM

Moonset3:56 AM

Sunrise6:20 AM

Sunset5:36 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌕

Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM

🌗

Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 9:51 AM

🌑

New Moon

Sep 11, 2026 · 5:26 AM

🌓

First Quarter

Sep 18, 2026 · 10:43 PM

Moon Calendar — August 2026

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57%

46%

35%

24%

15%

23%

32%

43%

53%

63%

72%

80%

87%

93%

97%

99%

Partially Visible

100%

98%

94%

88%

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: +35.8°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +47.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +11.3°

Moon in Durban Today

The moon over Durban is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 88.7% illumination, on day 11.93 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +45.1° and azimuth is 96.3°, at a distance of 401,900 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:08 PM and moonset at 3:56 AM. Sunrise is at 6:20 AM and sunset at 5:36 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM SAST.

Upcoming Phases — Durban

Phase	Date & Time
🌕 Full Moon	Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Sep 4, 2026 · 9:51 AM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Sep 11, 2026 · 5:26 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Sep 18, 2026 · 10:43 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Sep 26, 2026 · 6:48 PM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Oct 3, 2026 · 3:24 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Oct 10, 2026 · 5:50 PM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Oct 18, 2026 · 6:13 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Oct 26, 2026 · 6:12 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Nov 1, 2026 · 10:29 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Nov 9, 2026 · 9:02 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Nov 17, 2026 · 1:48 PM SAST

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