What is the current moon phase in Johannesburg?

The current moon phase in Johannesburg is Waxing Gibbous with 88.8% illumination, on day 11.95 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Johannesburg today?

The moon rises in Johannesburg at 2:30 PM today. Moonset is at 3:58 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg?

Sunrise in Johannesburg is at 6:28 AM and sunset is at 5:52 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Johannesburg?

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

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

The moon is currently at +47.0° altitude in Johannesburg, above the horizon at 99.1° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Johannesburg tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Johannesburg: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 42 km visibility. Humidity is 30%.

What color is the moon in Johannesburg right now?

The moon in Johannesburg currently appears silver-white at +47.0° 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 Johannesburg?

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

Moon in Johannesburg — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 88.8%

Lunar Day: 11.95 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+47.0°

Azimuth99.1°

Distance401,863 km

Local Time6:22:44 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility42 km

Humidity30%

Temperature20°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:30 PM

Moonset3:58 AM

Sunrise6:28 AM

Sunset5:52 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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Partially Visible

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98%

94%

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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: +39.0°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +51.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +7.6°

Moon in Johannesburg Today

The moon over Johannesburg is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 88.8% illumination, on day 11.95 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +47.0° and azimuth is 99.1°, at a distance of 401,863 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:30 PM and moonset at 3:58 AM. Sunrise is at 6:28 AM and sunset at 5:52 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Johannesburg are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 42 km visibility, and 30% humidity. The temperature is 20°C (68°F).

The moon is high in the sky at +47.0°, appearing in its natural silver-white color with minimal atmospheric distortion. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Johannesburg

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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