What is the current moon phase in Polokwane?

The current moon phase in Polokwane is Waxing Gibbous with 89.7% illumination, on day 12.09 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Polokwane today?

The moon rises in Polokwane at 2:30 PM today. Moonset is at 3:46 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Polokwane?

Sunrise in Polokwane is at 6:20 AM and sunset is at 5:48 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Polokwane?

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

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

The moon is currently at +87.6° altitude in Polokwane, above the horizon at 253.8° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Polokwane tonight?

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

What color is the moon in Polokwane right now?

The moon in Polokwane currently appears silver-white at +87.6° 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

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 89.7%

Lunar Day: 12.09 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+87.6°

Azimuth253.8°

Distance401,541 km

Local Time9:42:38 PM

Sky—

Cloud Cover—

Visibility—

Humidity—

Temperature—

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise2:30 PM

Moonset3:46 AM

Sunrise6:20 AM

Sunset5:48 PM

Upcoming Phases

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Full Moon · Sturgeon Moon

Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM

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Last Quarter

Sep 4, 2026 · 9:51 AM

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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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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 Waxing Gibbous with 89.7% illumination, on day 12.09 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +87.6° and azimuth is 253.8°, at a distance of 401,541 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 2:30 PM and moonset at 3:46 AM. Sunrise is at 6:20 AM and sunset at 5:48 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM SAST.

Upcoming Phases — Polokwane

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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