The moon phase today in Cairo, Egypt is shown in detail below – complete with exact illumination percentage, moonrise/set times, and the best local spots to see it. For the moon phase today in any other city, simply visit our Dynamic Moon Phase Calculator on our home page to get instant, accurate lunar data tailored to wherever you are right now.
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Best Places to View the Moon in Cairo
Cairo’s ancient skyline, Nile River, and elevated parks create stunning moonrises – especially when the moon rises over the historic Citadel or aligns with the Pyramids from distant viewpoints. Here are the top spots (all free and accessible 24/7 unless noted):
Al-Azhar Park
The absolute #1 Cairo moonrise viewpoint. Elevated hilltop park with panoramic terraces overlooking Islamic Cairo; the moon rises behind the Citadel of Saladin, Muhammad Ali Mosque minarets, and old city skyline – breathtaking on clear nights. Restaurants for extended stays; entry fee ~EGP 20–50.
Cairo Tower (Gezira Island)
Iconic lotus-shaped tower (~187 m) with observation deck. The moon rises over the Nile and city – 360° views including distant Pyramids on clear days; revolving restaurant for dinner timing. Entry ~EGP 200–300, open late.
Salah El-Din Citadel – Muhammad Ali Mosque terrace
Historic fortress on Mokattam Hills. The moon rises over the city bowl with panoramic skyline – dramatic with mosque minarets in silhouette; entry fee for complex.
Mokattam Hills Corniche / viewpoints
Eastern cliffs with staggered overlooks. The moon rises over the vast city sprawl – open horizon for huge moon illusions; drive-up access.
Nile Corniche / promenades (e.g., Qasr El Nil Bridge area)
Riverside walkways with the moon rising over the water and skyline. Reflections in the Nile; bridges add framing.
Giza Plateau – near Pyramids (for moon over pyramids)
Western outskirts with the moon rising behind the Great Pyramids on certain alignments – magical ancient foreground; entry fee for plateau, best outside gates at night.
Best Times for Moon Photography
- Full Moon ±1 day — brightest and most impressive
- 48–72 hours before full moon — moon rises during golden/blue hour for warm light
- October–March — clearest skies, lower haze
Moonrise & Timezone
Cairo operates on EET (UTC+2) in winter and EEST (UTC+3) in summer. Clocks go forward on the last Friday of March and back on the last Thursday of September. PhotoPills or Stellarium handle it automatically.
Quick Photography Tips
- Sturdy tripod (winds from Nile/Mokattam are strong)
- Shoot RAW and expose for the moon
- Looney 11 rule works great against city lights
- Clear winter nights give razor-sharp Citadel details
Enjoy the moon over Cairo — ancient and iconic wonders under the moons glow!
