LoupeLabMoon Phase in Addis Ababa Today
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Ethiopia
First Quarter
51% illuminated
Tonight’s Moon in Addis Ababa
Best viewing at 9:00 PM facing SW · 42° above horizon
The Moon & Addis Ababa
high tropical plateau with exceptional atmospheric clarity
Lunar Culture in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia uses a unique lunisolar calendar (13 months) that differs from both the Gregorian and standard lunar calendars. The Ethiopian year runs roughly 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar. Timkat (Epiphany) and Meskel (Finding of the True Cross) are timed by this calendar. The Entoto Observatory and Research Centre (3,200m) above Addis Ababa is one of Africa's highest astronomical facilities.
How the Moon Affects Addis Ababa
At 2,355 meters, Addis Ababa has one of the thinnest atmospheres of any major capital, providing exceptional lunar clarity. Ethiopian coffee cultivation (coffee's birthplace) includes traditional planting calendars. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church calculates Easter using a unique lunar formula. Entoto Mountain above the city provides one of Africa's highest accessible viewpoints for astronomical observation.
Best Moon Viewing in Addis Ababa
Entoto Mountain (3,200m) offers the highest viewpoint near any major African city, with exceptional atmospheric clarity. Within the city, Unity Park and the National Museum grounds provide open-sky access. The dry season (October-March) offers the clearest conditions.
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Upcoming Lunar Events
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Monday, October 26, 2026
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Monday, November 9, 2026
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Thursday, December 24, 2026
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Thursday, January 7, 2027
Moonphase Watches & Addis Ababa
Set Your Moonphase Watch in Addis Ababa
To set your moonphase complication in Addis Ababa: wait for the next full moon (Monday, October 26), then advance the moonphase disc to show a full moon centered in the aperture. Set the time to 12:32 PM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.
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