LoupeLabMoon Phase in Amsterdam Today
Monday, August 31, 2026 · Netherlands
Waning Gibbous
90% illuminated
Tonight’s Moon in Amsterdam
Best viewing at 4:30 AM facing S · 52° above horizon
The Moon & Amsterdam
below sea level, maritime climate limits clear nights
Lunar Culture in Amsterdam
The Netherlands' relationship with the moon is fundamentally practical: lunar tides determine the rhythm of a nation largely below sea level. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute has tracked tidal data since 1854. Amsterdam's Artis Zoo houses the oldest planetarium in the Netherlands. The Dutch 'Maan' (moon) features in Golden Age painting, with artists like Aert van der Neer specializing in moonlit landscapes.
How the Moon Affects Amsterdam
The North Sea tides that affect Amsterdam through the IJ waterway and the Zuiderzee works are strongly lunar-driven. The Delta Works and Maeslantkering storm surge barriers must account for spring tides during new and full moons for flood protection calculations. Dutch flower bulb farmers in the Bollenstreek region traditionally time planting by moon phase.
Best Moon Viewing in Amsterdam
Amsterdam's low elevation and maritime climate provide only about 60 clear nights annually. The A'DAM Lookout tower and the Westerdok waterfront offer open sky views. For darker skies, drive 30 minutes to the dunes of the Kennemerland National Park.
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Upcoming Lunar Events
New Moon
Friday, September 11, 2026
Full MoonHarvest Moon
Saturday, September 26, 2026
New Moon
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Full MoonHunter's Moon
Monday, October 26, 2026
New Moon
Monday, November 9, 2026
Full MoonBeaver Moon
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Moonphase Watches & Amsterdam
Set Your Moonphase Watch in Amsterdam
To set your moonphase complication in Amsterdam: wait for the next full moon (Saturday, September 26), then advance the moonphase disc to show a full moon centered in the aperture. Set the time to 9:07 PM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.
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