LoupeLabMoon Phase in Miami Today
Thursday, May 14, 2026 · United States
Waning Crescent
7% illuminated
Tonight’s Moon in Miami
Best viewing at 2:00 PM facing W · 51° above horizon
The Moon & Miami
southernmost major U.S. city, moon transits very high
Lunar Culture in Miami
Miami's Caribbean and Latin American communities bring rich lunar traditions. Santeria practitioners observe lunar phases for ceremonies and offerings. Cuban, Haitian, and Bahamian fishing communities in Miami have passed down lunar fishing calendars through generations. The Frost Museum of Science's planetarium on Biscayne Bay offers programs connecting astronomy to the city's maritime heritage.
How the Moon Affects Miami
South Florida's tidal system is highly sensitive to lunar cycles. King tides during perigean spring tides cause street flooding in Miami Beach and Brickell, a growing concern as sea levels rise. The Everglades ecosystem depends on lunar tidal flushing through Florida Bay. Commercial stone crab and lobster seasons are timed partly around moon phases.
Best Moon Viewing in Miami
Key Biscayne's Crandon Park beach offers an unobstructed eastern horizon over the Atlantic. The full moon rising over the ocean from South Pointe Park on Miami Beach is a local tradition.
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Upcoming Lunar Events
New Moon
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Sunday, May 31, 2026
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
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Monday, June 29, 2026
New Moon
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Moonphase Watches & Miami
Set Your Moonphase Watch in Miami
To set your moonphase complication in Miami: 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 4:40 AM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.
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