LoupeLabMoon Phase in Tel Aviv Today
Monday, May 11, 2026 · Israel
Last Quarter
35% illuminated
Tonight’s Moon in Tel Aviv
Best viewing at 8:45 AM facing S · 56° above horizon
The Moon & Tel Aviv
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
New Moon
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Full MoonFlower Moon
Sunday, May 31, 2026
New Moon
Monday, June 15, 2026
Full MoonStrawberry Moon
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
New Moon
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Full MoonBuck Moon
Wednesday, July 29, 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 (Sunday, May 31), then advance the moonphase disc to show a full moon centered in the aperture. Set the time to 2:43 AM local time. Use our drift calculator to check if your complication has drifted since you last set it.
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