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The South African Astronomical Observatory

Observatory, Namakwa District Municipality, Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa), elevation 1763 m

Webcams

  1. Image from Karoo Hoogland Local Municipality

In the atmosphere

  1. UV forecast

    The South African Astronomical Observatory

    9Very high

    Limit your time in the sun, seek shade, cover up with protective clothing and wear sunglasses. Apply generous amounts of sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30.

    Graph which shows UV forecast for The South African Astronomical Observatory

    More details at dsa.no

Sun and moon

  1. Sun

    Daylight60° above horizon
    Graph which shows the sun phases and how high in the sky the sun is for The South African Astronomical Observatory
    • Sunrise
    • Sunset
    • Length of day:
    • Difference from yesterday:
    • Difference from winter solstice:
    • Solar noon at
    • Next solar eclipse (partial):

  2. Moon

    The moon is 58° under the horizon in southwest

    94.5% illuminated, waning gibbous

    • Moonset in west
    • Moonrise in east
    • Next full moon:
    • Next new moon:
    • Next lunar eclipse (partial):