Today's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 03:17 AM
- Moonset 04:06 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 8.59%
Moon Times for Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Moonrise in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa today is at 03:17 AM and moonset is at 04:06 PM. The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 8.59 % illumination.
- Moonrise03:17 AM
- Moonset04:06 PM
- Moon PhaseWaning Crescent
- Illumination8.59%
Today's Moon Schedule & Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
Tomorrow's Moon Schedule
- Moonrise 03:50 AM
- Moonset 05:03 PM
- Moon Phase Waning Crescent
- Illumination 3.71%
Current Moon Phase Details
November 6, 2026
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 8.59%
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: 3.71%
Illumination: 3.71%
Interactive Moon Path
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Illumination: 8.59%
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The moon is 8.59% 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.
03:17 AM
04:06 PM
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
November 10, 2026
First Quarter
November 18, 2026
Full Moon
November 25, 2026
Last Quarter
December 2, 2026
Moon Photography Guide
Best times for moon photography and stargazing tonight.
Best Viewing Time
03:17 AM
Moon is visible from moonrise until moonset at 04:06 PM. Best viewed when high in the sky.
Moon Illumination
8.59%
The Waning Crescent is :illumination% illuminated. Great for capturing surface details along the terminator.
Stargazing Window
8.59%
With 8.59% 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 Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa today?
Moonrise in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa today is at 03:17 AM local time.
What time is moonset in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa today?
Moonset in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa today is at 04:06 PM local time.
What is the moon phase in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa today?
The moon is in the Waning Crescent phase with 8.59% illumination in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa today.
When is the next full moon in Pretoria, 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 Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa?
With 8.59% illumination, the moon is visible tonight. Check the moonrise and moonset times above for exact visibility windows.
Moon Calendar for October 2024
| Date | Day | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination | Phase | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 October 2024 | Tue | 05:06 AM | 05:08 PM | 3.02% | Waning Crescent | 118.14 |
| 02 October 2024 | Wed | 05:32 AM | 05:59 PM | 0.63% | New Moon | 117.85 |
| 03 October 2024 | Thu | 05:59 AM | 06:50 PM | 0.02% | New Moon | -51.43 |
| 04 October 2024 | Fri | 06:27 AM | 07:41 PM | 1.21% | Waxing Crescent | -60.84 |
| 05 October 2024 | Sat | 06:58 AM | 09:59 PM | 4.16% | Waxing Crescent | -64 |
| 06 October 2024 | Sun | 07:33 AM | 09:32 PM | 8.84% | Waxing Crescent | -67.91 |
| 07 October 2024 | Mon | 08:13 AM | 10:31 PM | 15.16% | Waxing Crescent | -72.85 |
| 08 October 2024 | Tue | 09:00 AM | 11:30 PM | 22.97% | Waxing Crescent | -78.8 |
| 09 October 2024 | Wed | 09:54 AM | 12:00 AM | 32.09% | Waxing Crescent | -85.53 |
| 10 October 2024 | Thu | 10:54 AM | 12:27 AM | 42.23% | First Quarter | -92.59 |
| 11 October 2024 | Fri | 11:59 AM | 01:20 AM | 52.98% | First Quarter | -99.42 |
| 12 October 2024 | Sat | 01:05 PM | 02:08 AM | 63.87% | Waxing Gibbous | -105.46 |
| 13 October 2024 | Sun | 02:10 PM | 02:51 AM | 74.31% | Waxing Gibbous | -110.28 |
| 14 October 2024 | Mon | 03:15 PM | 03:30 AM | 83.67% | Waxing Gibbous | -113.56 |
| 15 October 2024 | Tue | 04:18 PM | 04:06 AM | 91.34% | Waxing Gibbous | -115.04 |
| 16 October 2024 | Wed | 05:22 PM | 04:41 AM | 96.78% | Waxing Gibbous | -114.06 |
| 17 October 2024 | Thu | 06:27 PM | 05:17 AM | 99.61% | Full Moon | -105.13 |
| 18 October 2024 | Fri | 07:34 PM | 05:56 AM | 99.65% | Full Moon | 51.85 |
| 19 October 2024 | Sat | 08:42 PM | 06:36 AM | 96.94% | Waning Gibbous | 64.4 |
| 20 October 2024 | Sun | 09:49 PM | 07:25 AM | 91.72% | Waning Gibbous | 71.42 |
| 21 October 2024 | Mon | 10:54 PM | 08:18 AM | 84.42% | Waning Gibbous | 78.58 |
| 22 October 2024 | Tue | 11:53 PM | 09:17 AM | 75.56% | Waning Gibbous | 86.06 |
| 23 October 2024 | Wed | 12:00 AM | 10:18 AM | 65.68% | Waning Gibbous | 93.41 |
| 24 October 2024 | Thu | 12:48 AM | 11:20 AM | 55.34% | Last Quarter | 100.09 |
| 25 October 2024 | Fri | 01:28 AM | 12:20 PM | 45.02% | Last Quarter | 105.69 |
| 26 October 2024 | Sat | 02:05 AM | 01:17 PM | 35.15% | Waning Crescent | 110 |
| 27 October 2024 | Sun | 02:38 AM | 02:10 PM | 26.08% | Waning Crescent | 112.94 |
| 28 October 2024 | Mon | 03:08 AM | 03:02 PM | 18.08% | Waning Crescent | 114.5 |
| 29 October 2024 | Tue | 03:35 AM | 03:52 PM | 11.36% | Waning Crescent | 114.57 |
| 30 October 2024 | Wed | 04:01 AM | 04:42 PM | 6.09% | Waning Crescent | 112.82 |
| 31 October 2024 | Thu | 04:29 AM | 05:34 PM | 2.41% | Waning Crescent | 107.93 |
| 01 November 2024 | Fri | 04:59 AM | 06:27 PM | 0.42% | New Moon | 90.96 |
| 02 November 2024 | Sat | 05:31 AM | 07:23 PM | 0.21% | New Moon | -30.94 |
| 03 November 2024 | Sun | 06:10 AM | 08:21 PM | 1.84% | Waxing Crescent | -60.44 |
| 04 November 2024 | Mon | 06:53 AM | 09:20 PM | 5.36% | Waxing Crescent | -70.8 |
| 05 November 2024 | Tue | 07:44 AM | 10:17 PM | 10.74% | Waxing Crescent | -79.21 |
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