Moon Phase Today
Wondering what the moon is up to right now? Below is the current phase, how much of it is lit up, and which zodiac sign it’s passing through — pulled live, so it’s accurate the moment you load this page.
Our free moon tool tells you when the next full moon and next new moon will occur. You can also check the Moon’s current zodiac sign and find out which sign it will enter next. Everything is available at a glance.
Moon right now
Calculating the Moon…
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What these numbers mean
The percentage shown is how much of the moon’s visible surface is lit by the sun right now. “Waxing” means it’s growing toward full; “waning” means it’s shrinking back toward new. The moon also changes zodiac sign roughly every two to three days, which is why it moves through the chart far faster than the sun or any planet.
The 8 moon phases, explained
- New Moon — invisible from Earth; a natural starting point for setting intentions.
- Waxing Crescent — a thin sliver of light; early momentum building.
- First Quarter — half-lit; often when the first real obstacles to a plan show up.
- Waxing Gibbous — more than half lit; refining and adjusting before the finish line.
- Full Moon — fully illuminated; things come to a head, get revealed, or reach a peak.
- Waning Gibbous — just past full; a natural point for gratitude and sharing what you’ve learned.
- Last Quarter — half-lit, shrinking; letting go of what isn’t working.
- Waning Crescent — a thin sliver again; rest and reflection before the next new moon.
What today’s moon sign means
The moon changes sign every two to three days, and each one colors the general mood a little differently:
- Moon in Aries — quick to act, low patience for waiting around.
- Moon in Taurus — slower pace, craving comfort and stability.
- Moon in Gemini — curious, chatty, mood shifts by the hour.
- Moon in Cancer — sentimental and home-focused; this is the moon’s own sign.
- Moon in Leo — warm, expressive, wants to be seen.
- Moon in Virgo — detail-oriented, drawn to tidying up loose ends.
- Moon in Libra — seeking balance and connection, avoids conflict.
- Moon in Scorpio — intense and private, emotions run deep.
- Moon in Sagittarius — restless, honest, craving freedom.
- Moon in Capricorn — focused, disciplined, thinking about responsibilities.
- Moon in Aquarius — detached and idea-driven, values independence.
- Moon in Pisces — dreamy, sensitive, imagination running high.
Full moon and new moon calendar 2026
Dates are given in US Eastern Time and can shift by a day depending on your time zone.
| Month | New Moon | Full Moon |
|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 18 | Jan 3 (Wolf Moon) |
| February | Feb 17 | Feb 1 (Snow Moon) |
| March | Mar 19 | Mar 3 (Worm Moon) |
| April | Apr 17 | Apr 1 (Pink Moon) |
| May | May 16 | May 1 & May 31 (Flower Moon, Blue Moon) |
| June | Jun 14 | Jun 29 (Strawberry Moon) |
| July | Jul 14 | Jul 29 (Buck Moon) |
| August | Aug 13 | Aug 28 (Sturgeon Moon) |
| September | Sep 11 | Sep 26 (Corn Moon) |
| October | Oct 10 | Oct 26 (Hunter’s Moon) |
| November | Nov 9 | Nov 24 (Beaver Moon) |
| December | Dec 8 | Dec 23 (Cold Moon) |
Common questions
When is the next full moon? Check the live tracker at the top of this page — it always shows the exact next date. You’ll also find the full 2026 calendar above, with every full moon listed by month.
Is it a full moon tonight? The tracker above shows today’s exact illumination percentage — if it’s close to 100% and the phase reads “Full Moon,” then yes. Otherwise, check the calendar above for the nearest date.
Is there a full moon tonight? Same answer — the live tracker at the top of this page reflects tonight’s actual phase, updated automatically.
How often does the moon go through a full cycle? About 29.5 days, new moon to new moon.
What’s a supermoon? A full moon that happens when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it look slightly larger and brighter than usual.
What’s a blue moon? The second full moon in a single calendar month — it doesn’t look blue, it’s just a naming quirk for an extra full moon. 2026 has one, on May 31.
Sources: Space.com full moon calendar.
