Matola
Maputo Province, Mozambique
Today
Apr 21, 2026
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Coordinates
-25.9622°, 32.4589°
Elevation
N/A
Population
1,198,988
Timezone
Africa/Maputo
Country Code
MZ
Admin Region
Maputo Province
Light Pollution
7
Class 1
DarkClass 5
SuburbanClass 9
City
DarkClass 5
SuburbanClass 9
City
Matola Classification
Moderate for Astronomy
Bortle Class 7: Suburban/Urban Transition
Suburban/urban transition
Visible Tonight
Entire sky grayish, strong light sources visible, M31 difficult
💡 Urban Sky Recommendation
Focus on lunar and planetary observation. Consider driving to a darker location for deep sky work.
💡 Tip: Check "Nearby Dark Sky" section below to find better observing sites within driving distance
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