Best Places to View the Moon in Caracas
Caracas sits in a high valley (~900 m) surrounded by El Ávila National Park, creating dramatic moonrises over the city lights with the Ávila range in silhouette. All spots below are free and accessible 24/7 unless noted.
El Calvario Park – Mirador de El Calvario
The #1 Caracas moonrise viewpoint. Elevated hill in the historic center with panoramic terraces; the moon rises over the skyline and distant Ávila mountains with city lights below. Short climb or funicular access; very popular with locals.
Waraira Repano – Galipán & Humboldt Lookouts
Mountain range north of Caracas (~2,000–2,700 m). The moon rises over the valley and city bowl — darker skies and breathtaking views. Accessible by Teleférico cable car (~USD 5–10 round-trip) or drive/hike.
Parque del Este – High Points Near the Lake
Large central park with open eastern views. The moon rises over the skyline with reflections in the lake and tree framing — very accessible and safe at night.
Humboldt Hotel Ruins – El Ávila Summit
Abandoned luxury hotel at ~2,105 m. The moon rises over Caracas and the Caribbean coast on clear nights — panoramic and remote. Cable car to the summit.
Paseo Los Próceres – High Esplanade
Monumental avenue with the moon rising over the city and mountains — wide open space with military statues and broad promenade for foreground composition.
Sabana Grande / Plaza Venezuela Rooftops
Urban viewpoints from high buildings, cafés, or hotels. The moon rises over the modern skyline — full city immersion framing. Drink minimum for rooftop access.
Best Times for Moon Photography
Quick Photography Tips
The moon phase today in Caracas, Venezuela is shown in detail above — 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 or location worldwide, visit our Dynamic Moon Phase Calculator on the home page.
Caracas Moon Phase — Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the moon phase today in Caracas?
The moon phase today in Caracas is a New Moon with 0% illumination. The next full moon is in 17 days, on Oct 26. Moonrise is at 5:22 AM and moonset at 5:39 PM.
Q. Where is the best place to view the moon in Caracas?
El Calvario Park in the historic center is the classic city-level spot, with the moon rising over the skyline and the Ávila range behind it. For a higher, darker view, the Waraira Repano cable car (Teleférico) carries you up into El Ávila National Park to the Galipán and Humboldt lookouts, where the moon rises over the whole Caracas valley and, on clear nights, the Caribbean coast beyond.
Q. Why does the moon look the way it does in Caracas?
Caracas sits at just over 10° N, close enough to the equator that the moon's path across the sky stays fairly consistent through the year. What really shapes the view here is the terrain: the city sits in a high valley walled in by El Ávila, so the moon rises dramatically over the mountain silhouette rather than a flat horizon.
Q. Does Caracas observe daylight saving time?
No. Venezuela stays on Venezuela Time (VET, UTC−4) year-round and does not observe daylight saving time, so moonrise, moonset, and transit times on this page keep a consistent offset from UTC throughout the year.
Q. What's the best time of year for moon photography in Caracas?
December through April brings the clearest skies and lowest humidity, which sharpens both the skyline and the mountain silhouette behind it. The 48–72 hours before a full moon are especially good, when the moon rises during golden and blue hour and lights El Ávila before the sky fully darkens.
Q. Does this page work for cities besides Caracas?
This page is set up specifically for Caracas, Venezuela. For the moon phase in any other city or location worldwide, use the Dynamic Moon Phase Calculator on the moonphase.today home page.
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