Plan Around the Moon
Moon Phase Calendar
Browse the lunar phase for any day of any month. Tap a day on the calendar to see its full Moon phase details, including illumination, lunar age, and the matching Moon emoji. Use the arrows to step through the months.
September 2026
Selected Day
September 18, 2026
First Quarter
Waxing (growing)
Half of the Moon's near side is lit. It is high in the sky at sunset and sets near midnight.
- Illumination
- 42%
- Lunar age
- 6.65 days
- Cycle progress
- 23%
- Next full Moon
- in 8.1 days
- Next new Moon
- in 22.9 days
How to Read the Calendar
Each cell on the calendar shows the day of the month with a small Moon emoji. The emoji matches the lunar phase computed for that date at midday.
Tap any day to load its full lunar snapshot in the side panel. You will see the phase name, illumination, lunar age, days until next Full Moon, and days until next New Moon.
Use the left and right arrows at the top to step back or forward one month at a time. You can also jump straight to the current month with the link in the middle.
The calendar is a general reference. The exact minute a Moon phase starts can vary by a few hours from the value shown. For precise timings, please check the sources on our Sources page.
Legend
The Eight Moon Emojis
These are the same Moon emojis that appear on the calendar. Each one stands for a specific phase in the lunar cycle.
New Moon
Waxing Crescent
First Quarter
Waxing Gibbous
Full Moon
Waning Gibbous
Third Quarter
Waning Crescent