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The Lunar Phase
Moon phases represent the changing shape of the illuminated portion of the Moon as it orbits Earth every 29.5 days. Caused by the changing angles of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, the Moon does not produce its own light but reflects sunlight. The cycle progresses from new (invisible) to full (fully lit) and back to new over eight distinct, named phases.
Today’s Moon Details
Last updated on: 6:03 PM
Waxing Crescent
31.59% Illumination
Key Events
Phase
Waxing Crescent
Moonrise
2:00 PM
Moonset
10:47 PM
Moon Duration
8 hr, 47 min
Moon Age
6 Days Old
Night ends in
13 hr, 50 min
Phase Timeline
Previous Phase
New Moon
Oct 10, 2026
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Oct 16, 2026
Next Phase
First Quarter
Oct 18, 2026
Moon Forecast
| Date | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination |
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| Today 16 Oct 26 | Waxing Crescent | 2:00 PM | 10:47 PM |
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| Tomorrow 17 Oct 26 | Waxing Crescent | 2:43 PM | 11:47 PM |
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| Sunday 18 Oct 26 | First Quarter | 3:19 PM | 8:00 PM |
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| Monday 19 Oct 26 | Waxing Gibbous | 3:49 PM | 12:49 AM |
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| Tuesday 20 Oct 26 | Waxing Gibbous | 4:15 PM | 1:53 AM |
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| Wednesday 21 Oct 26 | Waxing Gibbous | 4:39 PM | 2:57 AM |
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| Thursday 22 Oct 26 | Waxing Gibbous | 5:01 PM | 4:02 AM |
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