Moon phase today
The current phase is Waning Gibbous, approximately 61% illuminated, with a lunar age of 21.1 days.
Waning Gibbous
Today's Moon is Waning Gibbous and about 61% illuminated. The calculated lunar age is 21.1 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 calendar
Moon phase today questions
What is the moon phase today?
The current calculated phase is Waning Gibbous, with approximately 61% 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.
