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Moon Phase in Bogotá Today

Monday, June 29, 2026 · Colombia

Full Moon

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Tonight’s Moon in Bogotá

Moonrise6:07 PM
Moonset5:23 AM
Peak Altitude58°
DirectionS

Best viewing at 12:15 AM facing S · 58° above horizon

The Moon & Bogotá

Population7.4M
Elevation2,640m
Clear Nights78/yr
Latitude4.7°N

equatorial Andes altitude provides thin atmosphere and near-overhead moon

Lunar Culture in Bogotá

The Muisca people of the Bogota altiplano worshipped Chia (moon goddess) as one of their principal deities. The Muisca calendar was lunisolar, governing agricultural and ceremonial cycles. Bogota's Planetario de Bogota in the city center promotes astronomical education. Colombia's diverse indigenous communities maintain various lunar traditions. The Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) displays Muisca astronomical artifacts.

How the Moon Affects Bogotá

At 2,640 meters, Bogota's thin atmosphere provides exceptionally sharp lunar detail comparable to Denver or Mexico City. Colombian coffee production, the world's third-largest, includes regions where traditional lunar planting calendars are referenced. The equatorial position means the moon can pass directly overhead, and day/night lengths remain nearly equal year-round.

Best Moon Viewing in Bogotá

Monserrate hill (3,152m) offers a panoramic moonrise view from one of the highest city viewpoints in the world. Bogota's 2,640-meter elevation means 25% less atmosphere than sea-level cities. The dry seasons (December-March and July-August) offer the clearest skies.

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Upcoming Lunar Events

Next Full MoonMonday, June 29
Next New MoonTuesday, July 14
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Monday, June 29, 2026

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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Full MoonSturgeon Moon

Friday, August 28, 2026

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New Moon

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Moonphase Watches & Bogotá

Set Your Moonphase Watch in Bogotá

To set your moonphase complication in Bogotá: wait for the next full moon (Monday, June 29), then advance the moonphase disc to show a full moon centered in the aperture. Set the time to 6:07 PM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.

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