What is the current moon phase in Vryheid?

The current moon phase in Vryheid is Waxing Gibbous with 91.2% illumination, on day 12.35 of the lunar cycle.

What time does the moon rise in Vryheid today?

The moon rises in Vryheid at 3:12 PM today. Moonset is at 4:33 AM.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Vryheid?

Sunrise in Vryheid is at 6:18 AM and sunset is at 5:40 PM today.

When is the next full moon in Vryheid?

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

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

The moon is currently at +6.7° altitude in Vryheid, above the horizon at 247.0° azimuth.

What are the stargazing conditions in Vryheid tonight?

Current stargazing conditions in Vryheid: Clear with 0% cloud cover and 41 km visibility. Humidity is 21%.

What color is the moon in Vryheid right now?

The moon in Vryheid currently appears warm golden at +6.7° 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 Vryheid?

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

Moon in Vryheid — Moonrise, Moonset & Phase Today

Current Phase

Waxing Gibbous

Illumination: 91.2%

Lunar Day: 12.35 / 29.53

Moon Sign: ♑ Capricorn

Altitude+6.7°

Azimuth247.0°

Distance400,900 km

Local Time3:55:59 AM

SkyClear

Cloud Cover0%

Visibility41 km

Humidity21%

Temperature21°C

Rise & Set Times

Moonrise3:12 PM

Moonset4:33 AM

Sunrise6:18 AM

Sunset5:40 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

🌑

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: +36.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Feb 21, 2027 · 1:14 AM

Penumbral Begins11:13 PM

Penumbral Ends3:14 AM

Magnitude: -0.057 Peak Altitude: +49.4°

Penumbral Eclipse Fully Visible

Jul 18, 2027 · 6:04 PM

Penumbral Begins5:58 PM

Penumbral Ends6:09 PM

Magnitude: -1.068 Peak Altitude: +10.4°

Moon in Vryheid Today

The moon over Vryheid is currently a Waxing Gibbous with 91.2% illumination, on day 12.35 of the 29.53-day lunar cycle. The moon's altitude is +6.7° and azimuth is 247.0°, at a distance of 400,900 km from Earth.

Moonrise is at 3:12 PM and moonset at 4:33 AM. Sunrise is at 6:18 AM and sunset at 5:40 PM. The next major phase is the Full Moon · Aug 28, 2026 · 6:18 AM SAST.

Current sky conditions in Vryheid are Clear with 0% cloud cover, 41 km visibility, and 21% humidity. The temperature is 21°C (70°F).

At just +6.7° above the horizon, the moon appears warm golden as its light passes through about 7 times the normal thickness of Earth's atmosphere — the same Rayleigh scattering effect that makes sunsets red. Moon viewing conditions are currently Excellent.

Upcoming Phases — Vryheid

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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