Moon tonight · Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa
Moon Phase Tonight in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa
Tonight's Moon in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa is a waxing gibbous, 63% illuminated, rising Tue, Oct 20, 12:59 PM GMT+2 and setting Tue, Oct 20, 1:52 AM GMT+2.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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Waxing Gibbous
63% illuminated · 9.3 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 -26.72°, 27.10°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 63% 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 26.7° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Potchefstroom: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa?
Tonight's Moon in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa is a Waxing Gibbous, about 63% illuminated and 9.3 days into the lunar cycle, calculated for 2026-10-19 (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 Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa tonight?
The next moonrise in Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa is Tue, Oct 20, 12:59 PM GMT+2 and the next moonset is Tue, Oct 20, 1:52 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 Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa?
At 63% 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 Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.