What is the current moon phase in Mbombela?

The current moon phase in Mbombela is Waning Gibbous with 74.6% illumination, on day 20.13 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Mbombela today?

The moon rises in Mbombela at 10:16 PM today. Moonset is at 10:09 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Mbombela?

Sunrise in Mbombela is at 6:42 AM and sunset is at 5:18 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Mbombela?

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

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

The moon is currently at +26.4° altitude in Mbombela, above the horizon at 276.6° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Mbombela tonight?

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

What color is the moon in Mbombela right now?

The moon in Mbombela currently appears slightly warm at +26.4° 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 Mbombela?

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

Moon in Mbombela — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 74.6%

Lunar Day: 20.13 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♓ Pisces

Altitude+26.4°

Azimuth276.6°

Distance391,003 km

Local Time8:07:05 AM

Sky—

Cloud Cover—

Visibility—

Humidity—

Temperature—

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise10:16 PM

Moonset10:09 AM

Sunrise6:42 AM

Sunset5:18 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: +36.5°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +51.6°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +9.8°

Moon in Mbombela Today

The moon over Mbombela is currently a Waning Gibbous with 74.6% illumination, on day 20.13 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +26.4° and azimuth is 276.6°, at a distance of 391,003 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 10:16 PM and moonset at 10:09 AM. Sunrise is at 6:42 AM and sunset at 5:18 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Jul 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM SAST.

Upcoming Phases — Mbombela

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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