Today’s moon phase in Santiago, Chile 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 or location worldwide, simply visit our Dynamic Moon Phase Calculator on our home page to get instant, accurate lunar data tailored to wherever you are right now.
Moon Phase Today Santiago
Best Places to View the Moon in Santiago
Santiago’s dramatic Andes backdrop and urban skyline create breathtaking moonrises – especially from hills where the moon rises over the city lights with snow-capped peaks in silhouette. Here are the top spots (all free and accessible 24/7 unless noted):
Cerro San Cristóbal – Virgin Mary terrace (Parque Metropolitano)
The absolute #1 Santiago moonrise viewpoint. Hilltop park (~880 m) with funicular/cable car access; the moon rises over the city bowl and skyline – stunning panoramic views with the Virgin statue foreground. Funicular fee ~CLP 2,000–3,000, open evenings.
Cerro Santa Lucía
Central hill (~70 m rise) in downtown with terraces. The moon rises behind the skyline and Mapocho River – beautiful with fountains and castle-like structures; very accessible.
Sky Costanera – observation deck (Gran Torre Santiago)
Tallest building in Latin America (~300 m). 61st–62nd floor deck with 360° views; the moon rises over the city and Andes – dramatic telephoto shots; entry ~CLP 15,000–20,000, open late.
Parque Bicentenario / Vitacura riverside
Modern park along Mapocho River. The moon rises over the water with Costanera Center skyline – calm reflections and open space.
Los Dominicos / Apoquindo viewpoints
Eastern foothill areas with the moon rising behind the Andes – darker skies and mountain foreground; drive-up or short hike.
Cerro Renca
Western hill (~900 m) with viewpoints. The moon rises over the city bowl – panoramic and less crowded; drive-up access.
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 beautiful colour contrast
- October–March (summer) — clearest skies, moon path higher for Andes alignments
Moonrise & Timezone
Santiago operates on CLT (UTC-4) in winter and CLST (UTC-3) in summer. Clocks go forward on first Saturday of September and back on first Saturday of April. PhotoPills or Stellarium handle it automatically.
Quick Photography Tips
- Sturdy tripod (hill winds are strong)
- Shoot RAW and expose for the moon
- Looney 11 rule works great against skyline lights
- Clear summer nights give razor-sharp Andes details from hills
Enjoy the moon over Santiago Chile— Andes and skyline under lunar glow!
