Is Victoria Falls Moonbow happening right now?
As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:54 PM, peak season now, through ~June 30. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Moonbows at Victoria Falls are lunar rainbows created when bright moonlight refracts through the airborne spray from the Zambezi River plunging into the gorge.
They are visible on nights around the full moon and are most vivid when river flow is high, wind is low, and skies are clear.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Main Falls Viewpoint, Victoria Falls National Park (Zimbabwe side) |
| Rainforest Trail / Knife-Edge Bridge Viewpoints (Zambia side) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.