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Moon Phase in Addis Ababa Today

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · Ethiopia

Full Moon

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Tonight’s Moon in Addis Ababa

Moonrise6:15 PM
Moonset5:52 AM
Peak Altitude74°
DirectionS

Best viewing at 12:30 AM facing S · 74° above horizon

The Moon & Addis Ababa

Population5.5M
Elevation2,355m
Clear Nights118/yr
Latitude9.0°N

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

Next Full MoonThursday, April 2
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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 (Thursday, April 2), then advance the moonphase disc to show a full moon centered in the aperture. Set the time to 6:15 PM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.

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