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Moon Phase in Amsterdam Today

Monday, June 29, 2026 · Netherlands

Full Moon

99% illuminated

Tonight’s Moon in Amsterdam

Moonrise9:39 PM
Moonset3:21 AM
Peak Altitude10°
DirectionS

Best viewing at 1:00 AM facing S · 10° above horizon

The Moon & Amsterdam

Population870K
Elevation-2m
Clear Nights60/yr
Latitude52.4°N

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

Next Full MoonTuesday, June 30
Next New MoonTuesday, July 14
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Full MoonStrawberry Moon

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

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New Moon

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Full MoonBuck Moon

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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New Moon

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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Full MoonSturgeon Moon

Friday, August 28, 2026

partial eclipse
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New Moon

Friday, September 11, 2026

Moonphase Watches & Amsterdam

Set Your Moonphase Watch in Amsterdam

To set your moonphase complication in Amsterdam: wait for the next full moon (Tuesday, June 30), then advance the moonphase disc to show a full moon centered in the aperture. Set the time to 9:39 PM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.

Open Drift Calculator

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