What moon is out today? Above you can see today's moon phase with its real shape, its illumination percentage, the date of the next full moon and next new moon, and the moon calendar for the next 14 days. Everything updates by itself each day. The Moon takes about 29.5 days to complete its cycle through eight phases.
🌑 New Moon — The cycle begins. A time to set intentions and start fresh.
🌒 Waxing Crescent — The light grows. Ideal to plant projects and gain momentum.
🌓 First Quarter — Half moon rising. Time to decide and take action.
🌔 Waxing Gibbous — Almost full. Time to adjust, persevere and refine.
🌕 Full Moon — Peak light. Culmination, clarity and celebration; also intense emotions.
🌖 Waning Gibbous — The light fades. Time to give thanks and share.
🌗 Last Quarter — Half moon setting. Release, forgive and close cycles.
🌘 Waning Crescent — The final phase. Rest, introspection and preparing for the new cycle.
The lunar cycle or synodic month lasts about 29.53 days. Astra calculates today's phase, its illumination and the dates of the next full and new moon by comparing the current date with a reference new moon, so what you see matches the day you visit.
Just as the Moon carries an energy each day, in numerology every name has its own: its number and ruling planet. Discover a name's vibration and how it connects with today's energy.
Supermoon: a full moon that coincides with the Moon's closest point to Earth (perigee). It looks slightly bigger and brighter than usual.
Blue moon: the second full moon within the same calendar month. It doesn't turn blue; the name comes from how rare it is (hence "once in a blue moon").
Blood moon: happens during a total lunar eclipse, when Earth's shadow covers the Moon and it takes on a reddish tone.
The Moon drives the tides with its gravity, lights up the night and has guided calendars, planting and countless traditions for centuries. In numerology and astrology it is linked to emotions, intuition and inner cycles, which is why knowing tonight's phase helps many people plan their intentions for the month.
Each phase marks a different moment of the cycle: the new moon to begin, the waxing moon to build, the full moon to culminate and the waning moon to release and rest. Coming back to this rhythm, day by day, is a simple way to connect with nature's pace.
What moon phase is today?
The one above, with its illumination, from the ~29.5-day cycle; it changes every day.
When is the next full moon?
The date is shown above, along with the next new moon.
What does today's moon mean?
Each phase has its energy: the new moon invites you to begin, the full moon to culminate and the waning moon to release.
How many moon phases are there?
Eight: new, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full, waning gibbous, last quarter and waning crescent.
How long is a lunar cycle?
About 29.5 days, known as the synodic month.