Moon Phase Emoji
A focused reference for matching the correct Moon emoji to each lunar phase. Useful for quick checks and visual comparisons.
https://www.moonphaseemoji.com/
Trusted References
Our Sources
We keep our source list short on purpose. These three trusted references are the only places we check for Moon phase data. Use them to verify anything you read on this site.
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Wikipedia: Lunar Phase
A detailed overview of the lunar cycle, including the geometry of Earth, Moon and Sun, and the standard phase names used in astronomy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_phase
Timeanddate: Moon Phases
A reliable tool for checking Moon phase dates and times for any location or year, including exact times for each quarter and full Moon.
https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/
Why a Short Source List
A short source list is easier to check. It also keeps us honest. When you see a Moon phase on this site, you can match it against any of these three references and trust the result. We do not pull data from random sources, and we do not invent numbers.