Moon phase today
The current phase is Waxing Crescent, approximately 23% illuminated, with a lunar age of 4.7 days.
Waxing Crescent
Today's Moon is Waxing Crescent and about 23% illuminated. The calculated lunar age is 4.7 days in the average 29.53-day cycle.
Moonrise, moonset and shape by city
The phase is global, while moonrise and moonset depend on the selected location. Choose a city for local values.
Moon phase today questions
What is the moon phase today?
The current calculated phase is Waxing Crescent, with approximately 23% of the lunar disk illuminated.
What does moon illumination mean?
Illumination is the percentage of the Moon's visible disk lit by the Sun as seen from Earth. It ranges from near 0% at new moon to near 100% at full moon.
Is the moon phase the same in every country?
At a single instant the physical phase is essentially the same worldwide, but local dates, moonrise, moonset and viewing orientation differ by location.
Where can I check local moonrise and moonset?
Open a city moon-phase page. It uses the city's coordinates and IANA time zone to calculate local moonrise and moonset.
