Cape Town, South Africa · calculated
First quarter Moon
The phase occurs at this instant worldwide. Local Moon visibility depends on its height and the time of day.
Africa/Johannesburg · calculated local time
A phase is a moment, not a viewing appointment
The Moon reaches this phase at one instant worldwide. Your local clock shows that same instant in your time zone. It may happen in daylight or while the Moon is below your horizon. For observing, check its rise and set times and explore the following evening.
The local sky
Moon is below the level horizon at this selected instant. This is a calculated position, not a weather forecast.
- Sunset on this local date
- 17:48
- Astronomical darkness begins
- 19:16
- Moonrise
- 13:30
- Moonset
- —
A dash means there is no crossing on this local date. Your real horizon and atmospheric conditions can differ.
All astronomy in Cape Town →Sources and meaning
Calculated events use Astronomy Engine. Typical meteor periods are seasonal estimates. Read how SkyChrono calculates the sky.
NASA · Moon phases ↗