Moon tonight · Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia
Moon Phase Tonight in Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia
Tonight's Moon in Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia is a first quarter, 52% illuminated, rising Mon, Oct 19, 12:22 PM GMT+2 and setting Mon, Oct 19, 12:42 AM GMT+2.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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First Quarter
52% illuminated · 8.2 days into the lunar cycle
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Local time (Africa/Lusaka), next events after this page was generated. Calculated with astronomy-engine for -12.96°, 28.64°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 52% 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 13.0° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Ndola: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia?
Tonight's Moon in Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia is a First Quarter, about 52% illuminated and 8.2 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 Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia tonight?
The next moonrise in Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia is Mon, Oct 19, 12:22 PM GMT+2 and the next moonset is Mon, Oct 19, 12:42 AM GMT+2 (local time, Africa/Lusaka). 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 Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia?
At 52% 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 Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.