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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: 5:22 PM
Waxing Gibbous
96.49% Illumination
Key Events
Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Moonrise
8:15 PM
Moonset
4:21 AM
Moon Duration
8 hr, 6 min
Moon Age
13 Days Old
Night ends in
13 hr, 14 min
Phase Timeline
Previous Phase
First Quarter
Jul 21, 2026
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Jul 27, 2026
Next Phase
Full Moon
Jul 29, 2026
Moon Forecast
| Date | Phase | Moonrise | Moonset | Illumination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 27 Jul 26 | Waxing Gibbous | 8:15 PM | 4:21 AM |
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| Tomorrow 28 Jul 26 | Waxing Gibbous | 8:50 PM | 5:22 AM |
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| Wednesday 29 Jul 26 | Full Moon | 9:20 PM | 6:26 AM |
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| Thursday 30 Jul 26 | Waning Gibbous | 9:46 PM | 7:31 AM |
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| Friday 31 Jul 26 | Waning Gibbous | 10:08 PM | 8:35 AM |
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| Saturday 01 Aug 26 | Waning Gibbous | 10:30 PM | 9:41 AM |
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| Sunday 02 Aug 26 | Waning Gibbous | 10:51 PM | 10:45 AM |
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