Moon Phase Calendar

Check today's moon phase, illumination and moon age. Browse the monthly lunar calendar, find the next full moon and new moon, and view local moonrise and moonset.

Today's moon phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 97%

Moon age: 17 days

Next full moon

Next new moon

Location: Equator

Times shown in GMT+00:00. Daily values are calculated at noon.

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Selected day: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Waning Gibbous

Illumination
97%
Moonrise
6:58 PM
Moonset
6:32 AM

Main moon phases this month

  1. Last Quarter

  2. New Moon

  3. First Quarter

  4. Full Moon

Moon phase calendar questions

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon is on November 24, 2026 at 2:54 PM. This is the astronomical full moon time, not the entire period when the Moon looks round.

When is the next new moon?

The next new moon is on November 9, 2026 at 7:02 AM. Nights around the new moon have less moonlight and can be useful for stargazing.

Why does the Moon look different in different places?

A moon phase occurs at the same instant worldwide. The local date can differ by time zone, and the Moon's apparent rotation depends on where and when you observe it.

How this moon calendar is calculated

Astronomy Engine calculates phases and illuminated fraction; SunCalc calculates the local viewing angle and rise/set times. Illumination is the sunlit share of the visible lunar disc, not cloud cover. Dates use the Gregorian calendar, not a religious lunar calendar.