Tonight’s Moon
A lantern, not a limitation.
Tonight’s moon is a Waning Gibbous, with the moon about 92% illuminated.
Waning Gibbous
Sharing the harvest
🌙 Moon Rises
9:28 PM
🌑 Moon Sets
9:11 AM
Last Quarter In 4 Days
Gratitude · Sharing · Integration · Wisdom
The peak has passed, and now comes the gift of reflection. What did the Full Moon illuminate? This is a time to share what you've learned, to offer your insights to others, and to begin releasing what no longer serves the next cycle. Gratitude is the medicine of this phase.
Weekly Moon
Seven nights ahead
Watch the light gather, crest, and soften again.
Mercury Status
Clearing shadow
Shadow clears in 5 days — move thoughtfully as energy settles.
Journal With the Moon
From the moon journal
Moon reading
The Romance of the Crescent Moon and Venus
There's no more romantic pairing in the evening sky than a young crescent Moon and brilliant Venus. On July 17, you'll get to see why.
Read the reflection →
Moon phase questions
A little clarity for tonight’s sky
What is the moon phase tonight?
Tonight's moon phase is the Moon's current place in its monthly cycle, shown above with its illuminated percentage. The visible shape changes because the Sun lights different portions of the Moon as it orbits Earth.
What phase is the moon today?
Today's moon phase is calculated from the current date and time, so it can gently shift as the day unfolds. This page refreshes the live phase and illumination to help you meet the moment you are in.
What is a lunar phase calendar?
A lunar phase calendar maps the Moon's repeating cycle from new moon to full moon and back again. It helps you see when each major phase occurs and how the Moon's light changes throughout the month.
What does moon transit mean?
In astronomy, a moon transit can describe the Moon moving across an observer's local sky. In astrology, it often means the Moon's movement through a zodiac sign or its passing relationship to a planet.
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