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Moon Phase in Prague Today

Sunday, August 30, 2026 · Czech Republic

Waning Gibbous

93% illuminated

Tonight’s Moon in Prague

Moonrise8:18 PM
Moonset8:46 AM
Peak Altitude48°
DirectionS

Best viewing at 3:00 AM facing S · 48° above horizon

The Moon & Prague

Population1.3M
Elevation235m
Clear Nights78/yr
Latitude50.1°N

continental Central European climate

Lunar Culture in Prague

Prague's Astronomical Clock (Orloj), installed in 1410, is the oldest operating astronomical clock in the world and displays lunar phases. Tycho Brahe spent his final years in Prague under Emperor Rudolf II, making it a center of Renaissance astronomy. The Stefanik Observatory on Petrin Hill (327m) continues public astronomical education. Prague's nickname 'City of a Hundred Spires' creates a dramatic moonrise silhouette.

How the Moon Affects Prague

Czech agricultural traditions include lunar planting calendars documented since the medieval period, particularly for hops (the Czech Republic is one of the world's premier hop-growing regions) and root vegetables. Bohemian and Moravian folk traditions reference moon phases for timing activities from hair cutting to wood harvesting.

Best Moon Viewing in Prague

Petrin Hill's Stefanik Observatory offers telescope access and city views. Letna Park provides an elevated riverside perspective for moonrise over the spires of the Old Town. The Charles Bridge under a full moon is one of Europe's most photographed nighttime scenes.

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Upcoming Lunar Events

Next Full MoonSaturday, September 26
Next New MoonFriday, September 11
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New Moon

Friday, September 11, 2026

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Full MoonHarvest Moon

Saturday, September 26, 2026

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New Moon

Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Full MoonHunter's Moon

Monday, October 26, 2026

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New Moon

Monday, November 9, 2026

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Full MoonBeaver Moon

Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Moonphase Watches & Prague

Set Your Moonphase Watch in Prague

To set your moonphase complication in Prague: 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 8:18 PM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.

Open Drift Calculator

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