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Moon Phase in Copenhagen Today

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · Denmark

Full Moon

98% illuminated

Tonight’s Moon in Copenhagen

Moonrise11:10 PM
Moonset5:20 AM
Peak Altitude13°
DirectionS

Best viewing at 3:00 AM facing S · 13° above horizon

The Moon & Copenhagen

Population640K
Elevation9m
Clear Nights67/yr
Latitude55.7°N

northern maritime climate limits but long winter nights compensate

Lunar Culture in Copenhagen

Tycho Brahe, one of history's most important pre-telescope astronomers, conducted his lunar observations from Hven island in the Oresund strait, visible from Copenhagen's waterfront. The Rundetaarn (Round Tower), built in 1642 as an astronomical observatory, remains the oldest functioning observatory in Europe and offers public viewing. Danish design culture frequently incorporates lunar motifs in jewelry and ceramics.

How the Moon Affects Copenhagen

The Oresund strait connecting the North Sea and Baltic has complex current patterns driven by lunar tides. Danish fishing traditions in the Kattegat and Skagerrak follow lunar tide tables for herring and cod. Denmark's organic farming movement, one of the world's strongest, includes a significant biodynamic component that follows lunar planting schedules.

Best Moon Viewing in Copenhagen

The top of the Rundetaarn provides a 360-degree view from within the old city. Langelinie Pier (near the Little Mermaid statue) offers an unobstructed eastern horizon over the Oresund for moonrise watching.

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Upcoming Lunar Events

Next Full MoonWednesday, July 29
Next New MoonTuesday, July 14
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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

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Full MoonHarvest Moon

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Moonphase Watches & Copenhagen

Set Your Moonphase Watch in Copenhagen

To set your moonphase complication in Copenhagen: wait for the next full moon (Wednesday, July 29), then advance the moonphase disc to show a full moon centered in the aperture. Set the time to 11:10 PM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.

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