🌙 Moon Phase Calculator
Real synodic lunar phase calculation for any date — same precise astronomy-engine ephemeris used elsewhere on this site.
🌘 Waning Crescent
Illumination: 14.5% — Age: 25.84 days into the cycle
Great for capturing early morning old crescents near sunrise.
Upcoming Major Phases
🌑 New Moon
November 9, 2026 UTC (in 4 days)
🌓 First Quarter
November 17, 2026 UTC (in 12 days)
🌕 Full Moon
November 24, 2026 UTC (in 19 days)
🌗 Last Quarter
December 1, 2026 UTC (in 26 days)
Phase and illumination are computed for 12:00 UTC on the chosen date; upcoming phase dates are shown in UTC.
Real precise lunar ephemeris (astronomy-engine, ELP2000/VSOP87-based) — not a fixed 29.53-day approximation, and not a live external feed.