Moon Phase Calculator
Find the Moon phase, illumination, age of the lunar cycle and nearby major phases for any selected date.
Moon phase by date
Moon-phase search intent is date-first: choose a calendar date and get the phase name, illumination, lunar age and nearby major phase dates.
The lunar age is measured against an approximate synodic month length of 29.530588853 days.
Approximation notes
- Phase labels are calculated from the lunar cycle age.
- Illumination is an approximate percentage for the selected date.
- Exact new moon and full moon instants can vary by time zone.
- Use official observatory data for navigation, ritual calendars or event planning that requires exact instants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources and References
- Moon PhasesNASA Science
- Moon Phase and Libration 2026NASA Scientific Visualization Studio
- Moon Phase Calculatortimeanddate.com
- DateMDN Web Docs
Calculations are based on the listed reference sources. Links open in a new tab.
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