Skip to content
AI
Astrology

Moon phases

New moon, full moon and quarter dates this month — and today's phase.

Moon calendar ·

Moon calendar

Guide to the phases

  1. New MoonThe Moon lines up with the Sun and disappears from view. Traditionally it is seen as a time for setting intentions and dreaming up new beginnings.
  2. Waxing CrescentA thin crescent appears in the evening sky. A season of sprouting, when seeds begin to grow.
  3. First QuarterHalf of the Moon is lit. It is associated with taking action and pushing past obstacles.
  4. Waxing GibbousThe full moon is close. A phase of fine-tuning, refining and letting things ripen.
  5. Full MoonThe Moon is fully lit, directly opposite the Sun. The moment when emotions and awareness peak and efforts become visible.
  6. Waning GibbousThe light begins to fade. A phase of sharing, gratitude and digesting what has been learned.
  7. Last QuarterThe other half of the Moon is lit. It is associated with letting go, sorting through and reviewing.
  8. Waning CrescentA thin crescent at dawn. A time for rest, turning inward and preparing for the next cycle.

For entertainment only. Not guidance for health, money, legal or relationship decisions.

Try these too