March 13, 2026

Amsterdam

52.3676° N, 4.9041° E

Last quarter

28% illuminated

Good for observing surface detail along terminator line

Best viewing: 05:00 - 11:40

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Pink Moon

Named after the pink flowers (wild ground phlox) that bloom in this month.

Learn more about Pink Moon

4/2/2026

Moon Distance from Earth

398,029,491km

Current Lunar Cycle

28.64%

Current Moon Sign

Capricorn ♑

Emotional restraint with deep inner security

Dec 22 - Jan 19

Current Sun Sign

Pisces ♓

The mutable water sign, ruled by Neptune

Feb 19 - Mar 20

Current Moon Phase

Last quarter🌓

28% illuminated

Optimal Moon Viewing Period

Best Viewing:05:00 - 11:40

Duration:6 hours

Quality:Good for crater observation along terminator

Recommendations:

Visible most of the night
Good period for observing maria (dark areas) and mountain ranges
Medium to high magnification recommended for detail

Today's Sun Times

Rise:06:59

Set:18:40

Day length:11:40

Today's Moon Times

Rise:05:00

Set:11:40

Age:24 days