What is the current moon phase in Gaborone?

The current moon phase in Gaborone is Waxing Crescent with 19.2% illumination, on day 3.83 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Gaborone today?

The moon rises in Gaborone at 10:40 AM today. Moonset is at 9:27 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Gaborone?

Sunrise in Gaborone is at 6:47 AM and sunset is at 5:38 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Gaborone?

The next full moon visible from Gaborone is on May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM CAT.

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

The moon is currently at +33.6° altitude in Gaborone, above the horizon at 330.5° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Gaborone tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Gaborone: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 59%.

What color is the moon in Gaborone right now?

The moon in Gaborone currently appears silver-white at +33.6° 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 Gaborone?

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

Moon in Gaborone — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 19.2%

Lunar Day: 3.83 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+33.6°

Azimuth330.5°

Distance366,072 km

Local Time5:52:52 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility10 km

Humidity59%

Temperature19°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise10:40 AM

Moonset9:27 PM

Sunrise6:47 AM

Sunset5:38 PM

Upcoming Phases

🌓

First Quarter

May 23, 2026 · 1:12 PM

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Full Moon · Flower Moon Micromoon

May 31, 2026 · 10:46 AM

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Last Quarter

Jun 8, 2026 · 12:01 PM

🌑

New Moon

Jun 15, 2026 · 4:55 AM

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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: +41.2°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +53.2°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +5.3°

Moon in Gaborone Today

The moon over Gaborone is currently a Waxing Crescent with 19.2% illumination, on day 3.83 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +33.6° and azimuth is 330.5°, at a distance of 366,072 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 10:40 AM and moonset at 9:27 PM. Sunrise is at 6:47 AM and sunset at 5:38 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM CAT.

Current sky conditions in Gaborone are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 59% humidity. The temperature is 19°C (66°F).

At +33.6° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Gaborone

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 4:55 AM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 11:55 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 1:57 AM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Jul 14, 2026 at 11:43 AM CAT
🌓 First Quarter	Jul 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM CAT
🌕 Full Moon	Jul 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM CAT
🌗 Last Quarter	Aug 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM CAT
🌑 New Moon	Aug 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM CAT

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