Moon tonight · Solwezi, North-Western, Zambia
Moon Phase Tonight in Solwezi, North-Western, Zambia
Tonight's Moon in Solwezi, North-Western, Zambia is a first quarter, 44% illuminated, rising Sun, Oct 18, 11:42 AM GMT+2 and setting Mon, Oct 19, 12:50 AM GMT+2.
Live moon phase and illumination with local moonrise, moonset and transit times for Solwezi, North-Western, Zambia, plus how tonight's moonlight affects stargazing and aurora viewing.
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First Quarter
44% illuminated · 7.3 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 -12.17°, 26.39°.
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Moon impact on stargazing & aurora
At 44% 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 12.2° latitude generally needs about Kp 9.0.
Moon tonight in Solwezi: common questions
What is tonight's moon phase in Solwezi, North-Western, Zambia?
Tonight's Moon in Solwezi, North-Western, Zambia is a First Quarter, about 44% illuminated and 7.3 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 Solwezi, North-Western, Zambia tonight?
The next moonrise in Solwezi, North-Western, Zambia is Sun, Oct 18, 11:42 AM GMT+2 and the next moonset is Mon, Oct 19, 12:50 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 Solwezi, North-Western, Zambia?
At 44% 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 Solwezi, North-Western, Zambia on the linked aurora and sky-tonight pages before heading out.