Moon tonight · Diepsloot, Gauteng, South Africa
Moon Phase Tonight in Diepsloot, Gauteng, South Africa
Tonight's Moon in Diepsloot, Gauteng, South Africa is a first quarter, 46% illuminated, rising Sun, Oct 18, 11:05 AM GMT+2 and setting Mon, Oct 19, 1:10 AM GMT+2.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Diepsloot, Gauteng, South Africa, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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First Quarter
46% illuminated · 7.6 days into the lunar cycle
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Local time (Africa/Johannesburg), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for -25.93°, 28.01°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 46% illumination moonlight is moderate: a strong aurora still shows, but faint activity and dim nebulae are washed out while the Moon is up.
Aurora at 25.9° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Diepsloot: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Diepsloot, Gauteng, South Africa?
Tonight's Moon in Diepsloot, Gauteng, South Africa is a First Quarter, about 46% illuminated and 7.6 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-10-18 (UTC). The phase is the same worldwide; its tilt and the times it is above the horizon depend on your location.
What time is moonrise and moonset in Diepsloot, Gauteng, South Africa tonight?
The next moonrise in Diepsloot, Gauteng, South Africa is Sun, Oct 18, 11:05 AM GMT+2 and the next moonset is Mon, Oct 19, 1:10 AM GMT+2 (local time, Africa/Johannesburg). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates with the astronomy-engine library and refer to the geometric rise and set of the Moon's upper limb.
How does tonight's moonlight affect stargazing and aurora viewing in Diepsloot, Gauteng, South Africa?
At 46% illumination moonlight is moderate: a strong aurora still shows, but faint activity and dim nebulae are washed out while the Moon is up. Check clear-sky and aurora conditions for Diepsloot, Gauteng, South Africa on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.