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Moon Phase in San Antonio Today

Sunday, May 10, 2026 · United States

Last Quarter

39% illuminated

Tonight’s Moon in San Antonio

Moonrise2:45 AM
Moonset2:14 PM
Peak Altitude15°
DirectionWSW

Best viewing at 1:00 PM facing WSW · 15° above horizon

The Moon & San Antonio

Population1.5M
Elevation198m
Clear Nights119/yr
Latitude29.4°N

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

Next Full MoonSunday, May 31
Next New MoonSaturday, May 16
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New Moon

Saturday, May 16, 2026

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Full MoonFlower Moon

Sunday, May 31, 2026

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New Moon

Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Full MoonStrawberry Moon

Monday, June 29, 2026

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New Moon

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Full MoonBuck Moon

Wednesday, July 29, 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 (Sunday, May 31), then advance the moonphase disc to show a full moon centered in the aperture. Set the time to 2:45 AM 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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