Current Moon Phase
Live moon phase tracker showing the current lunar cycle stage. See today's moon phase with real-time illumination percentage, moonrise times, and viewing information.
moon phase tools & calculators
what phase is the moon in today?
instant answer to today's moon phase with explanation
moon phases today
comprehensive guide to today's lunar cycle stage
next full moon
exact date and timing of the next full moon
next new moon
exact date and timing of the next new moon
current moon phase by location
while the moon phase is the same worldwide, moonrise and moonset times vary by location. check current moon phase data for major cities:
New York
NY, USA
Los Angeles
CA, USA
Chicago
IL, USA
Houston
TX, USA
Phoenix
AZ, USA
Philadelphia
PA, USA
San Antonio
TX, USA
San Diego
CA, USA
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understanding the current moon phase
how moon phases work
the current moon phase depends on the moon's position relative to earth and the sun. as the moon orbits earth every 29.5 days, different portions of its sunlit side become visible from earth.
our live tracker calculates the exact phase using astronomical data, showing the current illumination percentage and phase name.
why track current moon phase?
- • astronomy: plan moon viewing and photography
- • gardening: lunar gardening by moon phases
- • fishing: moon phases affect fish behavior
- • education: learn about lunar cycles
- • cultural: many traditions follow moon phases