Moon Phase Today Tunis

Moon Phase Today Tunis: New Moon

On Friday, October 9, 2026, the moon in Tunis is a New Moon with 0% illumination. Moon age: 28.9 days.

Illumination
0%
Moon Age
28.9d
Next Full Moon
Oct 26
Distance
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☽ Moonrise
5:06 AM
↑ Highest
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☾ Moonset
5:11 PM

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☽ Best Places to View the Moon in Tunis

Tunis's Mediterranean setting, historic medina, and Lake Tunis create atmospheric moonrises — especially when the moon rises over the Gulf of Tunis behind the minarets of the Zitouna Mosque or from the elevated clifftop villages north of the city. All spots below are free and accessible 24/7 unless noted.

1

La Marsa Beach – Corniche Promenade

The #1 Tunis moonrise viewpoint. Long coastal walkway north of the city; the moon rises straight out of the Mediterranean with the distant skyline and Carthage ruins faintly visible. Calm water reflections and palm trees for foreground; very popular for evening strolls.

2

Sidi Bou Said – Cliffside Cafés & Viewpoints

Iconic blue-and-white village perched on cliffs above the gulf. The moon rises over the sea framed by domed rooftops and bougainvillea — one of the most photogenic moonrise settings in North Africa. Short drive or TGM train from the city centre.

3

Carthage – Byrsa Hill & Roman Ruins

Historic hilltop (~50 m) overlooking the gulf. The moon rises over ancient columns and the harbor — dramatic with the St. Louis Cathedral silhouette and distant city lights. Hilltop access free; museum entry fee.

4

Lake Tunis – Northern Shore, La Goulette

Open lagoon with a wide eastern horizon. The moon rises over the water with the Tunis skyline reflected in the shallows and fishing boats providing a natural foreground. Best on calm evenings at low wind.

5

Medina Rooftops – Zitouna Mosque Area

Old town rooftop terraces accessible via medina cafés and guesthouses. The moon rises over the minaret of Zitouna and the tangled rooftops — intimate and deeply atmospheric. Ask locally for rooftop café access.

6

Bardo National Museum – Gardens & Terrace

Historic Husainid palace complex with the moon rising over the city — beautiful with Roman mosaics and manicured gardens in the foreground. Entry fee applies; open evenings seasonally. Worth combining with a daytime museum visit.

◉ Best Times for Moon Photography

🌕 Full Moon ±1 day — brightest & most dramatic
🌔 48–72 hrs before full — warm Mediterranean golden/blue-hour light
☀ Oct–Mar — clearest skies, lower humidity

📷 Quick Photography Tips

🎯Sturdy tripod — coastal and clifftop winds at Sidi Bou Said are strong
📷Shoot RAW and expose for the moon, not the foreground
🌙Looney 11 rule works great against mosque and city lights
🌊Calm evenings give perfect sea reflections from La Marsa and La Goulette
🚆TGM train runs to La Marsa, Carthage & Sidi Bou Said — no car needed
🕐 Timezone

Tunis operates on CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. Clocks change on the last Sunday of March and October. Apps like PhotoPills or Stellarium handle it automatically.

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Enjoy the moon over Tunis — medina minarets, Carthage columns, and the Mediterranean under lunar glow.

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? Tunis Moon Phase — Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the moon phase today in Tunis?

The moon phase today in Tunis is a New Moon with 0% illumination. The next full moon is in 17 days, on Oct 26. Moonrise is at 5:06 AM and moonset at 5:11 PM.

Q. Where is the best place to view the moon in Tunis?

La Marsa Beach's Corniche Promenade is the #1 Tunis moonrise viewpoint, a long coastal walkway where the moon rises straight out of the Mediterranean with the distant Carthage ruins faintly visible. Sidi Bou Said's cliffside cafés frame the moon over the sea behind domed rooftops and bougainvillea, Carthage's Byrsa Hill offers a historic hilltop over ancient columns and the harbor, and Lake Tunis' northern shore, the Medina rooftops near Zitouna Mosque, or the Bardo National Museum's gardens add further lagoon, intimate, or palatial alternatives.

Q. How do I get to these viewpoints without a car?

The TGM train runs directly to La Marsa, Carthage, and Sidi Bou Said, so a car isn't necessary for the three most popular spots. Rooftop access in the Medina is arranged locally through cafés and guesthouses, and the Bardo National Museum charges an entry fee with seasonal evening hours.

Q. Does Tunis observe daylight saving time?

Tunis operates on CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer, with clocks changing on the last Sunday of March and October. The times shown on this page are already adjusted for whichever period applies today.

Q. What's the best time of year for moon photography in Tunis?

October through March brings the clearest skies and the lowest humidity for sharp, well-defined moonrises. Whatever the season, calm evenings give the best sea reflections from La Marsa and Lake Tunis, while Sidi Bou Said's clifftop can be windy enough to demand a sturdy tripod.

Q. Does this page work for cities besides Tunis?

This page is set up specifically for Tunis, Tunisia. For the moon phase in any other city or location worldwide, use the Dynamic Moon Phase Calculator on the moonphase.today home page.