Moon Phase Today Taguig City

Moon Phase Today Taguig City: Waning Crescent

On Monday, October 5, 2026, the moon in Taguig City is a Waning Crescent with 34% illumination. Moon age: 23.7 days.

Illumination
34%
Moon Age
23.7d
Next Full Moon
Oct 26
Distance
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☽ Moonrise
12:32 AM
↑ Highest
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☾ Moonset
1:54 PM

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☽ Best Places to View the Moon in Taguig City, Philippines

Taguig City sits at roughly 14.5°N in south-east Metro Manila, on the north-western shore of Laguna de Bay at the upper mouth of the Pasig River, where the Napindan Channel links the lake to the river system. It is two cities in one: Bonifacio Global City, a dense, brightly lit business district built on the former Fort Bonifacio, and an open lakeshore of about 8 km along the bay to the east. At this latitude the Moon rises between roughly east-north-east and east-south-east and climbs high: a full Moon near the December solstice passes within about 15° of the zenith, while one near the June solstice crosses the southern sky at roughly 47° to 57°. The lake lies to the east and south-east, so lakeshore spots can see the Moon rise over open water, while Bonifacio Global City offers parks among the towers. Exact rise and set times and azimuth depend on the date and your observing position, so check both before planning a specific composition.

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Track 30th – BGC Fitness Park

A fitness park in Bonifacio Global City, sandwiched between the shops of Bonifacio High Street and the high-rises along 32nd Street. It has a paved jogging loop of about 310 metres around open green lawns, with a yoga and exercise lawn, fitness art and a meditation garden. It is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., so it works for an evening, and its lawns give a patch of open sky between the towers when the Moon's azimuth for your date lines up. Stay on posted paths and use a tripod considerately.

2

BGC Greenway Park & Bonifacio High Street

The BGC Greenway Park is a 1.6 km landscaped stretch that is open to the public daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bonifacio High Street, a commercial development with plazas and a central park area, adds open promenades among the buildings. Usable areas at High Street vary with events, so check current access and stay on the public promenades.

3

Burgos Park – Forbes Town

A landscaped park in Forbes Town within Bonifacio Global City, with open lawns and tree-lined paths among condominium towers. It offers some sections of relatively broad sky for urban moon photography when the Moon's azimuth for your date lines up. It is privately managed, so evening access varies, and you should use designated paths only.

4

The Mind Museum, JY Campos Park & Sky Park

The Mind Museum, the Philippines' first world-class science museum, opened in 2012 in JY Campos Park on 3rd Avenue. It has a planetarium that simulates stargazing, which is a projected sky and not the real Moon. Listings give daytime hours, Tuesday to Sunday, so this is a daytime visit. Bonifacio Global City has also hosted one-off public telescope nights, such as a free event at Sky Park, SM Aura in 2019, where presenters observed the Moon and the brightest objects, though nothing there is scheduled regularly.

5

Laguna de Bay Lakeshore – Lower Bicutan, Hagonoy & Napindan

Taguig has about 8 km of shoreline along Laguna de Bay, running along C-6 Road through the barangays of Lower Bicutan, San Miguel, Hagonoy and Napindan. The lake lies to the east and south-east, so the Moon can rise over open water, and a reflection is possible when the rising azimuth for your date lines up. The city lists the Taguig Lakefront Community Park in Lower Bicutan and The Parola on the Napindan Channel among its public open areas. Use a designated park rather than the roadside, since traffic along C-6 Road is the main hazard, and avoid the shore under flood advisories.

6

Arca South Open Park – Western Bicutan

Arca South is a 74-hectare Ayala Land estate in Western Bicutan, in southern Taguig, with an open park that the city lists among its public open areas. Its landscaped, comparatively open ground gives broad horizons over flat terrain when the Moon's azimuth lines up. As a private development, access varies with events and management, so confirm current conditions and use designated public spaces only.

◉ Best Times for Moon Photography in Taguig City

🌕 Full Moon ±1 day — the Moon rises around sunset and sets around sunrise, though exact times shift with the date, so use the moonrise times above
🌔 1–2 days before full — a waxing gibbous Moon rises before sunset, giving a useful blue-hour window with some colour left in the sky, which balances the lights of BGC
🌊 Lakeshore moonrise — Laguna de Bay lies east and south-east of the city, so lakeshore spots can see the Moon rise over water, with a possible reflection when the azimuth lines up
☀ Dec–May — the drier months, with the best chance of a clear sky; a full Moon near the December solstice passes within about 15° of the zenith
🌧 Jun–Nov — the rainy season, with typhoon activity typically peaking July to October; check PAGASA and flood advisories before heading out

📷 Quick Photography Tips for Taguig City

🎯Use a sturdy tripod at Track 30th but stay on posted paths; the park is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
📷Shoot RAW and expose for the lunar disc, because the foreground will be much darker than the Moon
📏Looney 11 as a starting point: f/11, ISO 100, 1/100s for a bright full Moon — not a guaranteed exposure, so check the histogram and adjust for phase, haze and any lake reflections
🌕To make the Moon look large against BGC's towers or the park lawns, shoot from a substantial distance with a long telephoto lens: the distance sets the perspective and the long focal length lets you frame tightly
🌃BGC has strong artificial lighting; the lakeshore is open to the east and may have less direct glare depending on your viewpoint and lake haze
🌧Check the current PAGASA forecast, tropical-cyclone advisories and Taguig City flood advisories; haze and humidity can reduce lunar contrast

🕐 Timezone: Taguig City runs on Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8) year-round; the Philippines does not observe daylight saving time. Photo-planning apps such as PhotoPills or Stellarium will work out the Moon's exact rise azimuth for any of these spots.

🔭 Telescope Option: Taguig has no regular public telescope night. The PAGASA Astronomical Observatory at UP Diliman in Quezon City, about 15 km north, holds sessions on request, with a letter to PAGASA at least two weeks ahead, and free walk-in sessions during Space Week events. For the moon phase in any other city, use the calculator on our home page.

Enjoy the Moon over Taguig City — a business district of parks among the towers on one side and an open lakeshore on the other, where the Moon can rise over water.

The moon phase today in Taguig City 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 worldwide, visit our Dynamic Moon Phase Calculator on the home page.

◐ What the Experience Actually Feels Like

At Track 30th, the Moon shares the evening with Bonifacio Global City's joggers and dog walkers. The park is a patch of green sandwiched between the shops of High Street and the towers along 32nd Street, and it stays open until 10 p.m., so a moonrise there is an ordinary after-work outing. The sky is bright with city glow, but the Moon cuts through it easily, and at this latitude it climbs high rather than hugging the horizon.

Burgos Park and the BGC Greenway give the same urban, landscaped feel, with the Moon framed among condominium towers and tree-lined paths. The Mind Museum, in JY Campos Park, is the astronomy stop, though its planetarium is a projected sky and the museum keeps daytime hours, so it is a place for the afternoon rather than the moonrise.

The lakeshore is a different register altogether. Taguig has about 8 km of shoreline on Laguna de Bay, far from the towers of BGC, and because the lake lies to the east and south-east, the Moon can rise over open water, with a reflection when the azimuth for your date lines up. It is also the part of the city most affected by the rainy season and flood advisories, so choose a designated park and check the forecast.

"Taguig has a business district that rises out of a former fort and a lakeshore that looks east across the water — two quite different places to watch the Moon from."

✓ Your Taguig City Moon Chase Checklist

Before You Go

  • Check the moonrise time and phase on this page for your date — some days have no moonrise at all
  • Track 30th and BGC Greenway Park are open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; check access at Burgos Park, Bonifacio High Street and Arca South, which are privately managed and can change with events
  • For the lakeshore, pick a designated park such as the Taguig Lakefront Community Park and check current Taguig City flood advisories
  • Use PhotoPills or Stellarium to check whether the Moon will rise over the lake or line up with a tower on your date
  • Check the current PAGASA forecast and tropical-cyclone advisories, especially from June to November

What to Bring

  • A telephoto lens, often 200 mm or longer, to frame the Moon tightly against the towers, plus a wider lens for lake reflections
  • A sturdy tripod and a remote shutter release or 2-second timer to avoid shake
  • A lens cloth for humidity and lake haze, which are common in the evening
  • A light rain layer and water-resistant footwear during the rainy season, June to November
  • Some Philippine pesos for food or parking in BGC, where prices change often

On the Night

  • Arrive early at Track 30th, which can get busier after sunset
  • Focus manually on the Moon's edge, since BGC lighting can confuse autofocus at dusk
  • Bracket exposures: one for the bright lunar disc and another for the darker lawns or lake below
  • Stay in designated public areas and park paths, and avoid private condominium grounds and restricted areas without permission
  • On the lakeshore, keep away from the roadside along C-6 Road, where traffic is the main hazard
The Moon over Taguig City is best caught from the open lawns of Track 30th in the evening, or from a designated lakeshore park when the azimuth for your date puts the Moon over Laguna de Bay. Parks and developments have their own hours and rules, so check current conditions before any late-night setup. Use the tools on this page, pick your vantage point, and catch a Taguig moonrise or moonset for yourself.

? Taguig City Moon Phase — Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the moon phase today in Taguig City?

The moon phase today in Taguig City is a Waning Crescent with 34% illumination. The next full moon is in 22 days, on Oct 26. Moonrise is at 12:32 AM and moonset at 1:54 PM.

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

Taguig City sits on the north-western shore of Laguna de Bay in south-east Metro Manila, so it has both a business district and an open lakeshore. In Bonifacio Global City, Track 30th, a fitness park with a paved jogging loop, and the 1.6 km BGC Greenway Park are both open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Burgos Park in Forbes Town is another green space. For a water horizon, the lakeshore in Lower Bicutan, Hagonoy and Napindan looks east and south-east across Laguna de Bay, toward where the Moon rises.

Q. Can I look at the moon through a telescope in Taguig City?

Not at a regular public night. The Mind Museum in Bonifacio Global City has a planetarium that simulates stargazing, but that is a projected sky, not the real Moon. Bonifacio Global City has hosted one-off public telescope nights, such as a free event at Sky Park, SM Aura in 2019 that observed the Moon and bright objects, but nothing is scheduled regularly. The nearest regular option is the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory at UP Diliman in Quezon City, about 15 km north, which holds sessions on request, with a letter to PAGASA at least two weeks ahead, and free walk-in sessions during Space Week events.

Q. Where does the moon rise and set in Taguig City, and how high does it climb?

At about 14.5°N, the Moon in Taguig City rises and sets fairly close to due east and west, between roughly east-north-east and east-south-east for moonrise. A full moon near the December solstice passes high overhead, typically within about 15° of the zenith, while a full moon near the June solstice crosses the southern sky at roughly 47° to 57°. Laguna de Bay lies to the east and south-east of the city, so lakeshore spots can see the Moon rise over open water. Crescent moons often look tilted, lying on their back like a bowl or a boat. Check the azimuth for your date and exact spot.

Q. Is light pollution a problem for moon observing in Taguig City?

The moon is bright enough to observe and photograph from almost anywhere in Taguig City, so light pollution rarely limits the lunar disc itself. It does wash out earthshine on a thin crescent and any faint sky detail. Bonifacio Global City is a dense, brightly lit business district, and organisers of the 2019 stargazing event there described the Manila evening sky as heavily light-polluted. The lakeshore is open to the east and may have less direct glare depending on your viewpoint, but it is still inside Metro Manila's glow.

Q. What camera settings and phases work best for moon photography in Taguig City?

For a full moon, start with Looney 11 (f/11, ISO 100, 1/100 s) and refine using your histogram, since it is a baseline rather than a guarantee. Shoot RAW and expose for the lunar disc, because the foreground will be much darker. To make the moon look large against BGC's towers or the park lawns, shoot from a substantial distance with a long telephoto lens, often 200 mm or longer. A waxing gibbous moon rises before sunset, giving a useful blue-hour window, and over the lake you can bracket exposures for reflections.

Q. How do the rainy season, typhoons and lake flooding affect moon viewing in Taguig City?

The Philippines has a rainy season from about June to November and a drier season from about December to May, with typhoon activity typically peaking from July to October. This is national climatological guidance, not a Taguig prediction. Cloud and humidity are the main obstacles, and lake haze can soften the moon. Check the current PAGASA forecast, any tropical-cyclone advisories and Taguig City flood advisories before going out, especially for lakeshore areas, and bring a lens cloth and a light rain layer.

Q. What time zone are Taguig City's moonrise and moonset times shown in?

Taguig City uses Philippine Standard Time, UTC+8, all year, and the Philippines does not observe daylight saving time, so there is no clock change to account for. Taguig City lies at about 121.1°E, just east of the 120°E meridian on which UTC+8 is based, so the sun and moon cross the sky about 4 minutes earlier on the clock than they would on that meridian.

Q. Can I shoot the moon at Taguig City's viewpoints after dark?

Mostly, with care, but check each place. Track 30th and BGC Greenway Park are open until 10 p.m., and Bonifacio High Street is a commercial development whose usable areas vary with events. The Mind Museum has daytime hours and is closed in the evening. Burgos Park in Forbes Town is privately managed, so evening access varies and you should use designated paths only. On the lakeshore, use a park such as the Taguig Lakefront Community Park rather than the roadside along C-6 Road, where traffic is the main hazard, and avoid areas under flood advisories.