Our live moon phase calculator shows the current position of the Moon within its lunar cycle. Track whether the Moon is new, waxing, full, or waning and learn more about Earth's natural satellite.
The lunar cycle lasts approximately 29.5 days and moves through eight main moon phases including New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.