Where to See the Moon in NYC
Every now and then, you don't have to take one giant leap for mankind to see the moon at its best. Here on Earth, we are lucky enough to see about 12 or 13 full moons every year and 2-4 of them are usually supermoons. A supermoon occurs when the full moon is slightly closer to Earth in its elliptical orbit, giving it a larger appearance. Discover some of the best places to get a front-row seat whether you're on land, water or air (tram).
(Helpful tip: public parks close around 1 am, so don't stay out too late!)
30 Rockefeller Plaza | Midtown
Photo: Top OF THE ROCK
Hours:
Open Daily 8 AM - 12 AM
34th St to Gansevoort St | Chelsea
Photo: Mike Tschappat via thehighline.org
Hours:
Open Daily 7 AM - 10 PM
334 Furman St | DUMBO
Photo: @etienne_fro via @Brooklynbridgepark
Hours:
Open Daily 6 AM - 1 AM
E 60th St & 2nd Ave | Lenox Hill
Hours:
Runs Daily 6 AM - 2 AM
(For a fleeting, yet fantastic view)
66th St & 69th St | Central Park
Hours:
Open Daily 11 AM - 7 PM
19 Fulton St | FiDi
Hours:
Access 24 hours!
FDR Drive | East Village
Photo: NYCGovParks.org
Hours:
Open Daily 6 AM - 1 AM
4 Whitehall St | FiDi
Hours:
Runs daily, check here for departure times!
Kent Ave | Williamsburg
Photo: NYCGovParks.org
Hours:
Open Daily 6 AM - 1 AM
Payson Ave & Seaman Ave | Inwood
Photo: @inwoodhillparknyc
Hours:
Open Daily 6 AM - 1 AM
4-44 47th Rd | LIC
Hours:
Open Daily 8 AM - 10 PM
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Updated March 2025
