What is the current moon phase in Mafikeng?

The current moon phase in Mafikeng is Waxing Crescent with 18.9% illumination, on day 3.80 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Mafikeng today?

The moon rises in Mafikeng at 10:45 AM today. Moonset is at 9:25 PM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Mafikeng?

Sunrise in Mafikeng is at 6:50 AM and sunset is at 5:37 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Mafikeng?

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

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

The moon is currently at +35.8° altitude in Mafikeng, above the horizon at 340.1° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Mafikeng tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Mafikeng: Clear with 20% cloud cover and 10 km visibility. Humidity is 43%.

What color is the moon in Mafikeng right now?

The moon in Mafikeng currently appears silver-white at +35.8° 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 Mafikeng?

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

Moon in Mafikeng — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Crescent

Illumination: 18.9%

Lunar Day: 3.80 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♋ Cancer

Altitude+35.8°

Azimuth340.1°

Distance365,955 km

Local Time5:16:27 PM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover20%

Visibility10 km

Humidity43%

Temperature22°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise10:45 AM

Moonset9:25 PM

Sunrise6:50 AM

Sunset5:37 PM

Upcoming Phases

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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: +52.2°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +5.5°

Moon in Mafikeng Today

The moon over Mafikeng is currently a Waxing Crescent with 18.9% illumination, on day 3.80 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +35.8° and azimuth is 340.1°, at a distance of 365,955 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 10:45 AM and moonset at 9:25 PM. Sunrise is at 6:50 AM and sunset at 5:37 PM. The next major phase is the First Quarter on May 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Mafikeng are Clear with 20% cloud cover, 10 km visibility, and 43% humidity. The temperature is 22°C (72°F).

At +35.8° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Mafikeng

Phase	Date & Time
🌓 First Quarter	May 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	May 31, 2026 at 10:46 AM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	Jun 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Jun 15, 2026 at 4:55 AM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Jun 21, 2026 at 11:55 PM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	Jun 30, 2026 at 1:57 AM SAST
🌗 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

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