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Moon Phase Today

Today's moon phase, illumination percentage and lunar cycle details. Check any date.

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Moon Phase Meanings

  • 🌑 New Moon — New beginnings, intentions
  • 🌒 Waxing Crescent — Setting goals
  • 🌓 First Quarter — Taking action
  • 🌔 Waxing Gibbous — Refining plans
  • 🌕 Full Moon — Culmination, celebration
  • 🌖 Waning Gibbous — Gratitude, sharing
  • 🌗 Last Quarter — Release, forgiveness
  • 🌘 Waning Crescent — Rest, reflection

Also see

Full moon calendar for any month →

Today's zodiac sign →

Eight-stage moon phase cycle from new moon through waxing phases, full moon and waning phases across about 29.5 days
A simplified visual guide to the eight main lunar phases. Exact illumination varies continuously throughout the cycle.

About the moon phase calculator

Find the approximate lunar phase for a selected date, such as new moon, first quarter, full moon or last quarter.

How to use this page

  1. Choose the date you want to check.
  2. Read the moon phase shown for that date.
  3. Move forward or backward to compare nearby dates.
  4. Use the result as a planning guide rather than precision astronomical ephemeris data.

When this page is useful

Useful for casual astronomy, photography planning, outdoor activities and learning about the lunar cycle.