What is the current moon phase in Polokwane?

The current moon phase in Polokwane is Waning Gibbous with 91.3% illumination, on day 17.13 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Polokwane today?

The moon rises in Polokwane at 7:54 PM today. Moonset is at 9:02 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Polokwane?

Sunrise in Polokwane is at 6:12 AM and sunset is at 5:57 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Polokwane?

The next full moon visible from Polokwane is on May 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM SAST.

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

The moon is currently at +30.0° altitude in Polokwane, above the horizon at 77.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Polokwane tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Polokwane: Clear with 1% cloud cover and 8 km visibility. Humidity is 94%.

What color is the moon in Polokwane right now?

The moon in Polokwane currently appears silver-white at +30.0° 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 Polokwane?

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

Moon in Polokwane — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 91.3%

Lunar Day: 17.13 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♏ Scorpio

Altitude+30.0°

Azimuth77.0°

Distance402,642 km

Local Time6:35:02 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover1%

Visibility8 km

Humidity94%

Temperature14°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise7:54 PM

Moonset9:02 AM

Sunrise6:12 AM

Sunset5:57 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Last Quarter

Apr 10, 2026 · 6:52 AM

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New Moon

Apr 17, 2026 · 1:52 PM

🌓

First Quarter

Apr 24, 2026 · 4:32 AM

🌕

Full Moon · Flower Moon

May 1, 2026 · 7:24 PM

Moon Calendar — April 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: +38.1°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +52.7°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +8.0°

Moon in Polokwane Today

The moon over Polokwane is currently a Waning Gibbous with 91.3% illumination, on day 17.13 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +30.0° and azimuth is 77.0°, at a distance of 402,642 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 7:54 PM and moonset at 9:02 AM. Sunrise is at 6:12 AM and sunset at 5:57 PM. The next major phase is the Last Quarter on Apr 10, 2026 at 6:52 AM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Polokwane are Clear with 1% cloud cover, 8 km visibility, and 94% humidity. The temperature is 14°C (57°F).

At +30.0° altitude, the moon appears silver-white with a slight atmospheric warming. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Polokwane

Phase	Date & Time
🌗 Last Quarter	Apr 10, 2026 at 6:52 AM SAST
🌑 New Moon	Apr 17, 2026 at 1:52 PM SAST
🌓 First Quarter	Apr 24, 2026 at 4:32 AM SAST
🌕 Full Moon	May 1, 2026 at 7:24 PM SAST
🌗 Last Quarter	May 9, 2026 at 11:11 PM SAST
🌑 New Moon	May 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM SAST
🌓 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

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