LoupeLabMoon Phase in Bangkok Today
Monday, June 29, 2026 · Thailand
Full Moon
99% illuminated
Tonight’s Moon in Bangkok
Best viewing at 1:00 AM facing SSW · 42° above horizon
The Moon & Bangkok
tropical, moon passes nearly overhead
Lunar Culture in Bangkok
Thailand's Buddhist tradition integrates lunar cycles into religious observance: Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, and Asalha Bucha are all timed by the full moon of specific lunar months. Loy Krathong, one of Thailand's most beautiful festivals, involves floating candle-lit baskets on water during the full moon of the twelfth lunar month. The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand promotes lunar observation.
How the Moon Affects Bangkok
The Chao Phraya River at Bangkok is tidal, with lunar tides reaching 2-3 meters that affect river transport, flooding risk, and the canal (klong) system. Bangkok's elevation of only 1.5 meters above sea level makes it particularly vulnerable to spring tide flooding during new and full moons. Thai fishing in the Gulf of Thailand follows lunar patterns for squid, mackerel, and crab harvesting.
Best Moon Viewing in Bangkok
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) provides a riverside setting for moonrise viewing. King Power Mahanakhon's observation deck (314m) offers the highest perspective. Avoid the monsoon peak (August-October) for clearest skies.
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Upcoming Lunar Events
Full MoonStrawberry Moon
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
New Moon
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Full MoonBuck Moon
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
New Moon
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Full MoonSturgeon Moon
Friday, August 28, 2026
New Moon
Friday, September 11, 2026
Moonphase Watches & Bangkok
Set Your Moonphase Watch in Bangkok
To set your moonphase complication in Bangkok: 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 5:35 PM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.
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