LoupeLabMoon Phase in Oslo Today
Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Norway
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Tonight’s Moon in Oslo
Best viewing at 7:45 AM facing E · 23° above horizon
The Moon & Oslo
similar extreme seasonal variation to Stockholm
Lunar Culture in Oslo
Norway's Viking Ship Museum documents the lunar navigation methods that enabled Norse voyages to Iceland, Greenland, and North America. The Sonja Henie cultural center and Planetariet at Holmenkollen offer astronomical programming. Norwegian folklore includes the tale of Hjuki and Bil, two children carried to the moon, which may be the origin of the 'Man in the Moon' myth in Germanic traditions.
How the Moon Affects Oslo
The Oslofjord's tidal range of about 30cm is modest by Norwegian standards (northern Norway sees tides up to 3 meters). Norwegian coastal fishing, particularly for cod and mackerel, follows lunar-based tide tables. The traditional Sami calendar used in northern Norway is lunisolar, with months named for natural phenomena: 'Bassemanno' (calving moon) in May, for example.
Best Moon Viewing in Oslo
Ekebergparken sculpture park overlooks the Oslofjord and provides a clear southern horizon. Holmenkollen ski jump tower (390m) offers panoramic views. In midwinter, the full moon is visible for extended periods at this high latitude.
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Sunday, May 31, 2026
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Monday, June 15, 2026
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Moonphase Watches & Oslo
Set Your Moonphase Watch in Oslo
To set your moonphase complication in Oslo: 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 3:38 AM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.
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