LoupeLabMoon Phase in Lima Today
Monday, August 31, 2026 · Peru
Waning Gibbous
90% illuminated
Tonight’s Moon in Lima
Best viewing at 12:45 AM facing NE · 46° above horizon
The Moon & Lima
coastal desert with persistent garua (fog) limiting visibility
Lunar Culture in Lima
Peru's Inca civilization developed sophisticated lunar observations at sites like Machu Picchu and the Coricancha temple in Cusco. Lima's Planetario de Lima and the National University of San Marcos (oldest in the Americas, 1551) continue astronomical education. The Peruvian lunar tradition includes the Inti Raymi (sun festival) and its lunar counterpart celebrated in highland communities.
How the Moon Affects Lima
The Pacific coast at Lima has a tidal range of about 0.6 meters. Peruvian fishing, one of the world's largest by volume (anchoveta), follows lunar-based patterns. The Humboldt Current's interaction with tidal patterns affects fish distribution. Lima's persistent garua (coastal fog from May-November) severely limits moon visibility, making summer months (December-April) critical for observation.
Best Moon Viewing in Lima
Morro Solar in Chorrillos (281m) offers an elevated Pacific Ocean perspective. Lima's garua fog means moon viewing is largely limited to summer (December-April). For clearer skies year-round, the Andes highlands east of Lima (Chosica, 860m) sit above the fog layer.
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Upcoming Lunar Events
New Moon
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Full MoonHarvest Moon
Saturday, September 26, 2026
New Moon
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Full MoonHunter's Moon
Monday, October 26, 2026
New Moon
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Full MoonBeaver Moon
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
Moonphase Watches & Lima
Set Your Moonphase Watch in Lima
To set your moonphase complication in Lima: 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 8:14 PM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.
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