LoupeLabMoon Phase in San Antonio Today
Sunday, August 30, 2026 · United States
Waning Gibbous
92% illuminated
Tonight’s Moon in San Antonio
Best viewing at 12:45 AM facing ESE · 44° above horizon
The Moon & San Antonio
southern latitude means high summer moon transits
Lunar Culture in San Antonio
San Antonio's rich Mexican-American heritage includes the tradition of La Luna in folk medicine and agriculture. The city's historic missions, including the Alamo, were built by Spanish colonists who followed liturgical calendars tied to lunar cycles for feast days and planting seasons. The annual Luminaria arts festival illuminates the River Walk under carefully chosen moon conditions.
How the Moon Affects San Antonio
South Texas ranching culture tracks lunar phases for livestock management. Local ranchers often schedule cattle work, including weaning and breeding, around moon phases, following traditions brought by Spanish and Mexican vaqueros. The region's deer hunting season also sees hunters preferring moon phase-based solunar tables for timing.
Best Moon Viewing in San Antonio
Government Canyon State Natural Area, just northwest of the city, offers dark enough skies for detailed lunar observation. The River Walk provides a unique urban setting where moonlight reflects off the water.
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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 & San Antonio
Set Your Moonphase Watch in San Antonio
To set your moonphase complication in San Antonio: 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 8:46 PM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.
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