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How to use Moon Phase Calculator

Enter a date, and the tool calculates the moon's phase, illumination percentage, and lunar age, with a matching emoji icon.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is the moon phase?

It uses the average synodic month (29.53 days) from a known new moon, so it is accurate to within roughly a day — great for a quick reference, planning or curiosity.

What are the eight phases?

New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter and Waning Crescent — the full cycle repeats about every 29.5 days.

What does illumination mean?

It is the fraction of the Moon's visible disc lit by the Sun — 0% at new moon, 100% at full moon.

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