What is the current moon phase in Johannesburg?

The current moon phase in Johannesburg is Waning Gibbous with 64.9% illumination, on day 21.19 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Johannesburg today?

The moon rises in Johannesburg at 11:24 PM today. Moonset is at 10:52 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Johannesburg?

Sunrise in Johannesburg is at 6:55 AM and sunset is at 5:29 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Johannesburg?

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

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

The moon is currently at +17.8° altitude in Johannesburg, above the horizon at 280.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Johannesburg tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Johannesburg: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 37 km visibility. Humidity is 48%.

What color is the moon in Johannesburg right now?

The moon in Johannesburg currently appears slightly warm at +17.8° 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

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 64.9%

Lunar Day: 21.19 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♓ Pisces

Altitude+17.8°

Azimuth280.0°

Distance386,197 km

Local Time9:27:28 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility37 km

Humidity48%

Temperature3°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise11:24 PM

Moonset10:52 AM

Sunrise6:55 AM

Sunset5:29 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Jul 7, 2026 · 9:29 PM

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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

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: +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 Waning Gibbous with 64.9% illumination, on day 21.19 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +17.8° and azimuth is 280.0°, at a distance of 386,197 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 11:24 PM and moonset at 10:52 AM. Sunrise is at 6:55 AM and sunset at 5:29 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Johannesburg are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 37 km visibility, and 48% humidity. The temperature is 3°C (37°F).

At +17.8° altitude, the moon appears slightly warm with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Johannesburg

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM SAST
🌑 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

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