Moon phase in Johannesburg today
The Moon in Johannesburg is Last Quarter today and 55% illuminated. Moonrise is 12:12 AM; moonset is 11:01 AM. View the moon shape and the next 7 days below.
Calculated for at -26.2041, 28.0473 using Africa/Johannesburg.
At a glance
Last Quarter
55% illuminated
The Moon is 21.8 days into its average 29.53-day cycle.
7-day schedule for Johannesburg
Every row is calculated independently for the local date and IANA time zone. Horizon values are estimates, not official observatory measurements.
| Local date | Moon phase | Illumination | Lunar age | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 55% | 21.8 days | 12:12 AM | 11:01 AM | |
| Last Quarter | 44% | 22.8 days | 12:57 AM | 12:07 PM | |
| Waning Crescent | 34% | 23.8 days | 1:35 AM | 1:08 PM | |
| Waning Crescent | 24% | 24.8 days | 2:09 AM | 2:07 PM | |
| Waning Crescent | 16% | 25.8 days | 2:41 AM | 3:04 PM | |
| Waning Crescent | 9% | 26.8 days | 3:12 AM | 4:01 PM | |
| Waning Crescent | 4% | 27.8 days | 3:44 AM | 4:57 PM |
Location-based sky times
Sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset depend on latitude, longitude, date and local time-zone rules. Terrain, buildings, observer elevation and atmospheric refraction can move the visible horizon crossing by several minutes. Moon illumination and lunar age describe the phase at the calculated local date.
Moon phase questions for Johannesburg
What is the moon shape today in Johannesburg?
The current moon shape is Last Quarter, approximately 55% illuminated.
How old is the Moon's current cycle today?
The calculated lunar age is 21.8 days in an average 29.53-day synodic cycle.
When does the Moon rise in Johannesburg today?
Today's calculated moonrise is 12:12 AM; moonset is 11:01 AM, both in local time.
Is the moon phase the same everywhere?
The physical lunar phase is essentially global at one instant, while the local calendar date, moonrise, moonset and viewing direction depend on location and time zone.
