Moon tonight · Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi
Moon Phase Tonight in Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi
Tonight's Moon in Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi is a first quarter, 42% illuminated, rising Sun, Oct 18, 11:07 AM GMT+2 and setting Sat, Oct 17, 11:38 PM GMT+2.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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First Quarter
42% illuminated · 7.2 days into the lunar cycle
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Local time (Africa/Blantyre), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for -13.97°, 33.79°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 42% 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 14.0° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Lilongwe: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi?
Tonight's Moon in Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi is a First Quarter, about 42% illuminated and 7.2 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-10-17 (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 Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi tonight?
The next moonrise in Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi is Sun, Oct 18, 11:07 AM GMT+2 and the next moonset is Sat, Oct 17, 11:38 PM GMT+2 (local time, Africa/Blantyre). 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 Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi?
At 42% 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 Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.