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Moon Phase in Tel Aviv Today

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · Israel

Full Moon

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Tonight’s Moon in Tel Aviv

Moonrise6:42 PM
Moonset6:04 AM
Peak Altitude51°
DirectionS

Best viewing at 12:30 AM facing S · 51° above horizon

The Moon & Tel Aviv

Population460K (city) / 4M metro
Elevation5m
Clear Nights178/yr
Latitude32.1°N

Mediterranean coast with excellent atmospheric clarity

Lunar Culture in Tel Aviv

The Jewish lunar calendar, one of the oldest continually used calendrical systems, governs religious observance throughout Israel. Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Passover, and Shabbat timing all involve lunar calculations. The Hebrew month begins with the new moon (Rosh Chodesh). Tel Aviv University's Wise Observatory and the Givatayim Observatory promote astronomical education in Hebrew and English.

How the Moon Affects Tel Aviv

The Mediterranean at Tel Aviv has a tidal range of only 30-40cm. However, the lunar calendar's influence on Israeli daily life is profound: holidays, business closures, and cultural events follow the Hebrew lunisolar calendar. Israeli agriculture in the Negev and Jordan Valley includes kibbutzim that reference traditional lunar planting practices alongside modern techniques.

Best Moon Viewing in Tel Aviv

Jaffa's hilltop provides an elevated perspective over the Tel Aviv coastline. The beachfront promenade offers an unobstructed western horizon for moonset over the Mediterranean. Tel Aviv's 178 clear nights make it excellent for year-round lunar observation.

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Upcoming Lunar Events

Next Full MoonThursday, April 2
Next New MoonFriday, April 17
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Thursday, April 2, 2026

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New Moon

Friday, April 17, 2026

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Friday, May 1, 2026

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New Moon

Saturday, May 16, 2026

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Sunday, May 31, 2026

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New Moon

Monday, June 15, 2026

Moonphase Watches & Tel Aviv

Set Your Moonphase Watch in Tel Aviv

To set your moonphase complication in Tel Aviv: wait for the next full moon (Thursday, April 2), then advance the moonphase disc to show a full moon centered in the aperture. Set the time to 6:42 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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