Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 01:23 AM
- Moonset 11:42 AM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 39.76%
Moon Times for Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Moonrise in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa today is at 01:23 AM and moonset is at 11:42 AM. The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 39.76 % illumination.
- Moonrise01:23 AM
- Moonset11:42 AM
- Moon PhaseWaning Crescent
- Illumination39.76%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 02:35 AM
- Moonset 12:29 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 28.61%
Current Moon Phase Details
August 6, 2026
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 39.76%
What does this mean?
A small crescent sliver is visible, shrinking day by day before the New Moon.
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 28.61%
Illumination: 28.61%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 39.76%
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The moon is 39.76% illuminated today.
Moon Visibility & Phase Forecast
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Moon Above Horizon
How far through the moon's visible window this location is right now.
01:23 AM
11:42 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
August 12, 2026
First Quarter
August 20, 2026
Full Moon
August 28, 2026
Last Quarter
September 4, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
01:23 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 11:42 AM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
39.76%
The Waning Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
39.76%
With 39.76% 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 Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa today?
Moonrise in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa today is at 01:23 AM local time.
What time is moonset in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa today?
Moonset in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa today is at 11:42 AM local time.
What is the moon phase in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa today?
The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 39.76% illumination in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa today.
When is the next full moon in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 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 Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa?
With 39.76% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for March 2026
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 March 2026 | Sun | 06:29 PM | 04:15 AM | 93.11% | Waxing Gibbous | -69.33 |
| 02 March 2026 | Mon | 07:00 PM | 05:23 AM | 97.66% | Waxing Gibbous | -64.73 |
| 03 March 2026 | Tue | 07:28 PM | 06:28 AM | 99.80% | Full Moon | -59.85 |
| 04 March 2026 | Wed | 07:53 PM | 07:31 AM | 99.61% | Full Moon | 116.6 |
| 05 March 2026 | Thu | 08:18 PM | 08:30 AM | 97.26% | Waning Gibbous | 118.05 |
| 06 March 2026 | Fri | 08:44 PM | 09:29 AM | 93.02% | Waning Gibbous | 117.31 |
| 07 March 2026 | Sat | 09:12 PM | 10:28 AM | 87.21% | Waning Gibbous | 115.27 |
| 08 March 2026 | Sun | 09:43 PM | 11:27 AM | 80.12% | Waning Gibbous | 112.1 |
| 09 March 2026 | Mon | 10:19 PM | 12:26 PM | 72.08% | Waning Gibbous | 107.89 |
| 10 March 2026 | Tue | 11:02 PM | 01:24 PM | 63.34% | Waning Gibbous | 102.77 |
| 11 March 2026 | Wed | 11:51 PM | 02:18 PM | 54.16% | Last Quarter | 96.97 |
| 12 March 2026 | Thu | 12:00 AM | 03:08 PM | 44.80% | Last Quarter | 90.82 |
| 13 March 2026 | Fri | 12:45 AM | 03:53 PM | 35.50% | Waning Crescent | 84.7 |
| 14 March 2026 | Sat | 01:44 AM | 04:32 PM | 26.58% | Waning Crescent | 79.06 |
| 15 March 2026 | Sun | 02:46 AM | 05:07 PM | 18.35% | Waning Crescent | 74.3 |
| 16 March 2026 | Mon | 03:49 AM | 05:38 PM | 11.19% | Waning Crescent | 70.79 |
| 17 March 2026 | Tue | 04:52 AM | 06:06 PM | 5.50% | Waning Crescent | 69.08 |
| 18 March 2026 | Wed | 05:56 AM | 06:33 PM | 1.68% | Waning Crescent | 71.03 |
| 19 March 2026 | Thu | 07:00 AM | 07:02 PM | 0.07% | New Moon | 108.4 |
| 20 March 2026 | Fri | 08:06 AM | 07:32 PM | 0.92% | Waxing Crescent | -129.19 |
| 21 March 2026 | Sat | 09:15 AM | 08:06 PM | 4.35% | Waxing Crescent | -120.8 |
| 22 March 2026 | Sun | 10:27 AM | 08:46 PM | 10.27% | Waxing Crescent | -115.35 |
| 23 March 2026 | Mon | 11:41 AM | 09:33 PM | 18.43% | Waxing Crescent | -109.39 |
| 24 March 2026 | Tue | 12:53 PM | 10:30 PM | 28.39% | Waxing Crescent | -102.49 |
| 25 March 2026 | Wed | 02:00 PM | 11:35 PM | 39.56% | Waxing Crescent | -94.87 |
| 26 March 2026 | Thu | 02:58 PM | 12:00 AM | 51.27% | First Quarter | -87.13 |
| 27 March 2026 | Fri | 03:47 PM | 12:46 AM | 62.82% | Waxing Gibbous | -80.03 |
| 28 March 2026 | Sat | 04:26 PM | 01:58 AM | 73.53% | Waxing Gibbous | -74.16 |
| 29 March 2026 | Sun | 05:00 PM | 03:08 AM | 82.84% | Waxing Gibbous | -69.91 |
| 30 March 2026 | Mon | 05:29 PM | 04:16 AM | 90.33% | Waxing Gibbous | -67.55 |
| 31 March 2026 | Tue | 05:55 PM | 05:19 AM | 95.73% | Waxing Gibbous | -67.63 |
| 01 April 2026 | Wed | 06:20 PM | 06:20 AM | 98.93% | Waxing Gibbous | -73 |
| 02 April 2026 | Thu | 06:46 PM | 07:19 AM | 99.95% | Full Moon | -154.49 |
| 03 April 2026 | Fri | 07:13 PM | 08:18 AM | 98.94% | Waning Gibbous | 128.38 |
| 04 April 2026 | Sat | 07:43 PM | 09:18 AM | 96.08% | Waning Gibbous | 119.67 |
| 05 April 2026 | Sun | 08:18 PM | 10:17 AM | 91.58% | Waning Gibbous | 113.73 |
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