Moon phase today in Sowa
Calculated for at -20.5640, 26.2240 using Africa/Gaborone.
Today's result
The moon phase in Sowa today is Waning Gibbous. The visible disk is approximately 91% illuminated, with a lunar age of 17.6 days.
Waning Gibbous
91% illuminated
The Moon is 17.6 days into its average 29.53-day cycle.
7-day schedule for Sowa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waning Gibbous | 91% | 17.6 days | 9:06 PM | 7:31 AM | |
| Waning Gibbous | 85% | 18.6 days | 10:12 PM | 8:19 AM | |
| Waning Gibbous | 76% | 19.6 days | 11:18 PM | 9:12 AM | |
| Waning Gibbous | 67% | 20.6 days | Not visible today | 10:12 AM | |
| Last Quarter | 56% | 21.6 days | 12:21 AM | 11:17 AM | |
| Last Quarter | 46% | 22.6 days | 1:19 AM | 12:22 PM | |
| Waning Crescent | 35% | 23.6 days | 2:10 AM | 1:26 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 Sowa
What is the moon shape today in Sowa?
The current moon shape is Waning Gibbous, approximately 91% illuminated.
How old is the Moon's current cycle today?
The calculated lunar age is 17.6 days in an average 29.53-day synodic cycle.
When does the Moon rise in Sowa today?
Today's calculated moonrise is 9:06 PM; moonset is 7:31 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.
