When and where can you watch the moonrise over the sea in Hurghada?
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TL;DR
In Hurghada, the best time to watch the moonrise over the Red Sea is around the full moon from an open seafront spot. That’s when the moon appears to rise from the sea and creates a bright reflection path on the water.
What the community said
The most scenic time is the start of the full moon period, when in the evening in Hurghada the moon can be seen rising directly over the sea.
15 days ago Full moon, Red Sea
For photos, choose an open stretch of seafront with no buildings blocking the horizon; during the full moon, a clear moonlight reflection appears on the water.
15 days ago Moonlight reflection
If your trip is not during the full moon, what you see depends on the moon phase: you may catch either a waning or waxing crescent instead of a full moon.
15 days ago Waning/waxing moon
After the old moon, there can be a short period when the crescent is barely visible; based on local observations, this can last around 2–3 nights before a new thin crescent appears.
15 days ago 2–3 nights with little visible moon
If you specifically want the effect of the moon ‘coming out of the sea,’ plan an evening walk by the water on the exact full moon dates rather than just generally during the lunar week.
15 days ago Full moon dates