Moon Phases Visible from マドリード

From マドリード at latitude 40.4°, the moon's appearance follows the same 29.53-day synodic cycle visible worldwide — all 8 phases from New Moon through Full Moon and back. However, マドリード's mid-latitude latitude affects the moon's maximum altitude in the sky. The moon can reach up to 78.2° altitude when crossing the meridian near summer solstice, and only 21.0° near winter solstice. This seasonal variation determines how high the moon appears above マドリード's horizon and affects lunar photography planning.

海抜667メートル、ヨーロッパで最も高い首都の高原に位置するマドリードの標高は、アマチュア天文家に明確な利点をもたらします：薄い空気は大気の乱れが少なく、控えめな望遠鏡でもより鮮明な惑星観測が可能です。マドリードのUNWTOハブとしての地位は、国際的な天体観光会議の集結点にもしています。

Moonrise & Moonset Times at マドリード

The moon rises approximately 50 minutes later each day as seen from マドリード. This daily delay occurs because the moon orbits Earth eastward at about 1 km/s, moving roughly 13° per day against the background stars. At マドリード's latitude (40.4°), the moon's rise and set positions along the horizon shift seasonally — rising further north in summer and further south in winter. MoonSync calculates exact moonrise and moonset times for マドリード using real-time ephemeris data.

マドリードから車でわずか2時間、アルメリアのカラル・アルト天文台は、大陸ヨーロッパ最大の光学望遠鏡——スペインとドイツが共同運用する3.5メートル反射望遠鏡——を擁しています。地中海を見下ろす標高2,168メートルに位置し、その極めて乾燥した安定した大気は、系外惑星検出や銀河形成研究の世界有数の拠点となっています。

Moon Illumination & マドリード's Dark-Sky Planning

For stargazing and astrophotography in マドリード, moon illumination percentage is the critical number. A Full Moon (100% illuminated) washes out all but the brightest stars and makes deep-sky observation nearly impossible. The 7 days around New Moon (0-15% illumination) provide the best dark-sky window. At 40.4° latitude, combine moon phase with the Twilight Calculator to find nights when both astronomical darkness and minimal moonlight coincide — these 'astrophotographer's golden hours' occur roughly once per month at マドリード.

Lunar Data Accuracy for マドリード

MoonSync computes moon phase, illumination, moonrise/moonset times, and lunar age for マドリード using real-time ephemeris data. Phase illumination is accurate to ±1%. Moonrise and moonset times are calculated from マドリード's precise coordinates (40.4°, -3.7°) and corrected for atmospheric refraction. The Keplerian orbital model used achieves timing accuracy of approximately ±30 minutes over a synodic month. For sub-minute lunar event timing, consult the USNO Phases of the Moon data service.