LoupeLabMoon Phase in Manila Today
Saturday, May 9, 2026 · Philippines
Last Quarter
51% illuminated
Tonight’s Moon in Manila
Best viewing at 6:30 AM facing S · 60° above horizon
The Moon & Manila
tropical with typhoon season limiting viewing
Lunar Culture in Manila
Filipino folk traditions blend pre-colonial Austronesian lunar beliefs with Spanish Catholic and Chinese influences. The Bakunawa myth describes a serpent that swallows the moon during eclipses. The Chinese-Filipino community celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with mooncake exchanges. The Manila Observatory, established by Jesuits in 1865, is one of the oldest meteorological and seismological institutions in Asia.
How the Moon Affects Manila
Manila Bay's tidal range of about 1.2 meters governs port operations and the famous Manila Bay sunset viewpoint's accessibility. Philippine fishing, a major food source for 110 million people, follows lunar tidal patterns across the archipelago. Typhoon season (June-November) significantly reduces moon viewing opportunities but clear-sky months offer excellent tropical visibility.
Best Moon Viewing in Manila
Manila Baywalk offers a western-facing view for moonset over the bay. For elevation, Antipolo's hilltop viewpoints east of Manila provide dramatic moonrise perspectives. Dry season (December-May) is the best time for consistent lunar observation.
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Upcoming Lunar Events
New Moon
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Full MoonFlower Moon
Sunday, May 31, 2026
New Moon
Monday, June 15, 2026
Full MoonStrawberry Moon
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
New Moon
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Full MoonBuck Moon
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Moonphase Watches & Manila
Set Your Moonphase Watch in Manila
To set your moonphase complication in Manila: wait for the next full moon (Sunday, May 31), then advance the moonphase disc to show a full moon centered in the aperture. Set the time to 12:27 AM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.
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