Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 01:36 AM
- Moonset 11:59 AM
- Moon Phase Last Quarter
- Illumination 42.35%
Moon Times for Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa
Moonrise in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa today is at 01:36 AM and moonset is at 11:59 AM. The moon is in the Last Quarter phase with 42.35 % illumination.
- Moonrise01:36 AM
- Moonset11:59 AM
- Moon PhaseLast Quarter
- Illumination42.35%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 02:39 AM
- Moonset 01:07 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 30.93%
Current Moon Phase Details
September 5, 2026
Last Quarter
Illumination: 42.35%
What does this mean?
Half of the Moon's disk is illuminated, specifically the left half in the Northern Hemisphere.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 30.93%
Illumination: 30.93%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 42.35%
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The moon is 42.35% illuminated today.
Moon Visibility & Phase Forecast
See how far through the moon's above-horizon window you are and what phases are coming.
Moon Above Horizon
How far through the moon's visible window this location is right now.
01:36 AM
11:59 AM
This Week's Illumination
7-Day Phase Forecast
See how the moon phase changes over the next week.
Next Major Phases
Major Moon Phases
New Moon
September 11, 2026
First Quarter
September 18, 2026
Full Moon
September 26, 2026
Last Quarter
October 3, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
01:36 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 11:59 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
42.35%
The Last Quarter is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
42.35%
With 42.35% moon illumination, the sky is moderately bright. Best stargazing when illumination is below 30%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about moonrise, moonset, and moon phases for this location.
What time is moonrise in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa today?
Moonrise in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa today is at 01:36 AM local time.
What time is moonset in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa today?
Moonset in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa today is at 11:59 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa today?
The moon is in the Last Quarter phase with 42.35% illumination in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa today.
When is the next full moon in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa?
The next full moon is approximately 3 days away. Check the major phases section above for exact dates.
Will the moon be visible tonight in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa?
With 42.35% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for December 2026
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 December 2026 | Tue | 12:09 AM | 11:55 AM | 55.09% | Last Quarter | 111.05 |
| 02 December 2026 | Wed | 12:43 AM | 12:56 PM | 43.80% | Last Quarter | 112.63 |
| 03 December 2026 | Thu | 01:15 AM | 01:55 PM | 33.08% | Waning Crescent | 112.54 |
| 04 December 2026 | Fri | 01:47 AM | 02:53 PM | 23.42% | Waning Crescent | 110.81 |
| 05 December 2026 | Sat | 02:20 AM | 03:51 PM | 15.22% | Waning Crescent | 107.37 |
| 06 December 2026 | Sun | 02:56 AM | 04:52 PM | 8.71% | Waning Crescent | 101.91 |
| 07 December 2026 | Mon | 03:35 AM | 05:47 PM | 4.01% | Waning Crescent | 93.44 |
| 08 December 2026 | Tue | 04:17 AM | 06:42 PM | 1.18% | Waning Crescent | 77.31 |
| 09 December 2026 | Wed | 05:05 AM | 07:35 PM | 0.18% | New Moon | 10.97 |
| 10 December 2026 | Thu | 05:56 AM | 08:23 PM | 0.97% | Waxing Crescent | -66.67 |
| 11 December 2026 | Fri | 06:50 AM | 09:06 PM | 3.48% | Waxing Crescent | -85.05 |
| 12 December 2026 | Sat | 07:47 AM | 09:45 PM | 7.63% | Waxing Crescent | -94.87 |
| 13 December 2026 | Sun | 08:41 AM | 10:20 PM | 13.33% | Waxing Crescent | -101.75 |
| 14 December 2026 | Mon | 09:36 AM | 10:52 PM | 20.46% | Waxing Crescent | -106.8 |
| 15 December 2026 | Tue | 10:31 AM | 11:23 PM | 28.83% | Waxing Crescent | -110.34 |
| 16 December 2026 | Wed | 11:26 AM | 11:53 PM | 38.23% | Waxing Crescent | -112.51 |
| 17 December 2026 | Thu | 12:21 PM | 12:00 AM | 48.34% | First Quarter | -113.33 |
| 18 December 2026 | Fri | 01:19 PM | 12:25 AM | 58.77% | First Quarter | -112.78 |
| 19 December 2026 | Sat | 02:20 PM | 12:58 AM | 69.05% | Waxing Gibbous | -110.75 |
| 20 December 2026 | Sun | 03:24 PM | 01:35 AM | 78.66% | Waxing Gibbous | -107.07 |
| 21 December 2026 | Mon | 04:31 PM | 02:18 AM | 87.04% | Waxing Gibbous | -101.47 |
| 22 December 2026 | Tue | 05:39 PM | 03:08 AM | 93.66% | Waxing Gibbous | -93.35 |
| 23 December 2026 | Wed | 06:45 PM | 04:05 AM | 98.05% | Waxing Gibbous | -80.14 |
| 24 December 2026 | Thu | 07:44 PM | 05:10 AM | 99.85% | Full Moon | -25.27 |
| 25 December 2026 | Fri | 08:38 PM | 06:19 AM | 98.89% | Waning Gibbous | 80.99 |
| 26 December 2026 | Sat | 09:27 PM | 07:29 AM | 95.21% | Waning Gibbous | 97.27 |
| 27 December 2026 | Sun | 10:05 PM | 08:37 AM | 89.05% | Waning Gibbous | 105.28 |
| 28 December 2026 | Mon | 10:40 PM | 09:42 AM | 80.82% | Waning Gibbous | 110.17 |
| 29 December 2026 | Tue | 11:14 PM | 10:43 AM | 71.10% | Waning Gibbous | 112.9 |
| 30 December 2026 | Wed | 11:46 PM | 11:44 AM | 60.51% | Waning Gibbous | 113.87 |
| 31 December 2026 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 12:47 PM | 49.67% | Last Quarter | 113.25 |
| 01 January 2027 | Fri | 12:19 AM | 01:41 PM | 39.12% | Waning Crescent | 111.19 |
| 02 January 2027 | Sat | 12:54 AM | 02:39 PM | 29.34% | Waning Crescent | 107.74 |
| 03 January 2027 | Sun | 01:32 AM | 03:37 PM | 20.67% | Waning Crescent | 102.99 |
| 04 January 2027 | Mon | 02:13 AM | 04:34 PM | 13.34% | Waning Crescent | 97 |
| 05 January 2027 | Tue | 02:59 AM | 05:28 PM | 7.53% | Waning Crescent | 89.77 |
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