4 Places To Go to See the Moon During Mid-Autumn Festival 2024

The Mid-Autumn Festival is happening on 17 September 2024. You know what that means — it’s time to feast on mooncakes with your friends and family, or perhaps go on a lantern walk. And as your parents always say, the Mid-Autumn Festival also means you ought to take a look at the moon, since the festival often coincides with a full moon.

This year, the Harvest Moon, the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, will start rising at around 7:19 pm on 18 September and will be clearly visible at around 9:30 pm. While this is one day after the Mid-Autumn Festival, this doesn’t mean you can’t gaze at the moon on the day of the festival itself.

While you can see the moon just about anywhere in Singapore with clear skies, there are a couple of places in Singapore where you can get a better view of the moon. Here are 4 places to go to see the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival 2024.

Marina Barrage

First off, we have Marina Barrage. It’s no surprise that Marina Barrage is the first on the list. After all, Singaporeans head there to snag a good view of just about anything — from National Day Parade (NDP) rehearsals to New Year’s fireworks, the Marina Barrage is the perfect spot to lepak and enjoy the view.

So, why not head down to the Marina Barrage to look at the moon with your friends and family during the Mid-Autumn Festival this year? Just imagine this — lying down on the Marina Barrage’s sloping green roof and staring up at the sky.

You’ll most definitely get an Instagram-worthy shot of the moon here.

And since you’re already at Marina Barrage, you can even swing by Gardens by the Bay for some Mid-Autumn Festival festivities! If you didn’t already know, Gardens by the Bay is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with many beautiful lantern displays that are bound to leave your jaw dropped.

The gardens will be lit up with lantern displays inspired by the Dragon Playground, Singapore’s iconic shophouses, and many others, from 6 pm to 10 pm daily until 22 September. So, if you’re headed to Marina Barrage to look at the moon on 17 September, suffice it to say that your itinerary for the evening is settled lah.

The nearest MRT to Marina Barrage is the Gardens by the Bay MRT station. After alighting, Marina Barrage is only a 13-minute walk away.

East Coast Park

Prefer to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival a little further away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Well, you could consider heading to East Coast Park to get a glimpse of the moon instead.

Located on the southeastern coast of Singapore, it’s no surprise that East Coast Park is one of the best spots for you to see the moon. Standing on the coastline with absolutely no buildings blocking your view of the sky, you’re bound to be able to see the moon.

After taking a look at the moon and snapping all the pictures you have to snap, you can even stroll down to the nearby PS Cafe By The Sea and have a nice meal while taking in the sea views.

Or, if you’re on a budget like I am, you can head to the McDonald’s at East Coast Park to get supper lah… 

Alternatively, if you’re feeling a little more energetic, you can even consider renting a bike to cycle around East Coast Park on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Who knows? After some exploring, you just might find the perfect spot along the coast to see the moon!

Changi Boardwalk

By now, you probably see the trend in the places where you can head to for the best views of the moon — they tend to be areas where your view isn’t obstructed by building after building. So, it isn’t a surprise that our next location recommendation to see the moon is Changi Boardwalk.

At Changi Boardwalk, you’ll get a beautiful unobstructed view of Singapore’s northern coast. The 2.2 km boardwalk also gives you the best of both worlds — a lovely view of the moon, without having to walk all that much.

The boardwalk is divided into six distinct sections — the Creek Walk, the Beach Walk, the Sailing Point Walk, the Cliff Walk, the Kelong Walk and the Sunset Walk. If you’re looking to catch the sunset before catching a view of the moon on 17 September, we’d recommend that you make the extra effort to walk to the Sunset Walk, which, as you can guess from its name, gives you the best views of the sunset.

Woodlands Waterfront Park

For our last location, we have a location that’s a little closer to the West — don’t worry West-siders, we haven’t forgotten about you.

If you’ve ever watched the sunset at the Woodlands Waterfront Park, you’ve probably guessed that this location would be a good place to see the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival as well. After all, the 400m-long jetty at the park is the northernmost point of mainland Singapore — of course you’ll be getting a good view of the moon from here.

A calming sea breeze, gentle lapping waves, and a good view of the sky — what else can you ask for?

There’s even a restaurant located on the jetty — the Rasa Istimewa Woodlands Waterfront Restaurant — where you can grab some food after taking in the view.

The Woodlands Waterfront Park is also a lot more accessible than, say, Changi Boardwalk. The park is only a short bus ride away from Marsiling MRT station, Woodlands MRT station, or Woodlands North MRT station, whichever is more convenient for you.

So, don’t say we buey brother — these are the best spots in Singapore to see the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Remember to grab your friends and family and head to these spots on 17 September!