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Moon Phase Calculator

Calculate moon phases, lunar calendar, and moon rise/set times for any date and location worldwide.

Moon Phase Calculator

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Moon Phase Results

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New Moon
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Illumination
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Age
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Moon Rise/Set Times

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Moon Distance

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Moon Phase Types

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New Moon
0% illumination, moon is between Earth and Sun
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Waxing Crescent
1-49% illumination, right side visible
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First Quarter
50% illumination, right half visible
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Waxing Gibbous
51-99% illumination, mostly right side
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Full Moon
100% illumination, fully visible
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Waning Gibbous
51-99% illumination, mostly left side
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Last Quarter
50% illumination, left half visible
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Waning Crescent
1-49% illumination, left side visible

Moon Facts

Lunar Cycle

The moon completes one full cycle (new moon to new moon) in approximately 29.5 days, known as a synodic month.

Moon Distance

The moon's distance from Earth varies between 356,400 km (perigee) and 406,700 km (apogee) due to its elliptical orbit.

Tidal Effects

The moon's gravitational pull causes ocean tides. Spring tides occur during new and full moons, neap tides during quarter moons.

Cultural Significance

Moon phases have been used for timekeeping, agriculture, and religious ceremonies throughout human history.

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