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Moon phase today: Waning Gibbous

91% lit · waning

Moon in Gemini · 10°18′ Gemini

Times shown in UTC

Lunar calendar

October 2026

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  3. 3♋︎︎Last Quarter
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  10. 10♎︎︎New Moon
    15:50 · ♎︎︎
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  18. 18♑︎︎First Quarter
    16:13 · ♑︎︎
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  26. 26♉︎︎Full Moon
    04:12 · ♉︎︎
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Each day shows the Moon at noon and the sign it is in. New, quarter and full moons show their exact time in your time zone.

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Working with the cycle

What each phase is good for

The Moon’s cycle is the oldest calendar we have. Astrologers use it to plan. They start things while the Moon grows and finish them while it gets smaller.

  1. New Moon

    Decide what you want to start. This is a quiet beginning, so do not expect results yet.

  2. Waxing Crescent

    Take the first small steps. Progress is still fragile, so protect it.

  3. First Quarter

    Deal with the first problem. Decide, commit and act.

  4. Waxing Gibbous

    Improve and adjust. You are almost there, so edit, practise and prepare.

  5. Full Moon

    See results, celebrate and let your feelings show. Emotions are strong, and sleep is often worse.

  6. Waning Gibbous

    Share what you learned and thank the people who helped.

  7. Last Quarter

    Let go of what did not work. Clear out, forgive and simplify.

  8. Waning Crescent

    Rest before the next cycle. Do less, on purpose.

Want to time something specific? Find the best days for it, see today’s full sky, or check the next eclipse.

Questions

What phase is the Moon in tonight?

When this page was built, the Moon was a waning gibbous, 91% lit, in Gemini. Open the page at any time. Your browser recalculates the phase at the top for the current moment.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon is on Tue, 24 Nov 2026 (UTC), at 2°21′ Gemini, the Beaver Moon. The full list for the year is on the 2026 moon calendar.

When is the next new moon?

The next new moon is on Mon, 09 Nov 2026 (UTC), at 16°54′ Scorpio. In astrology, it is the traditional moment to decide what you want to start.

How long is a lunar cycle?

About 29.5 days from one new moon to the next. This is called the synodic month. The Moon also changes sign about every two and a half days, so it passes through all twelve signs in each cycle.

What is a void-of-course Moon?

It is the time between the Moon’s last exact angle to a planet in a sign and its move into the next sign. It can last a few minutes or more than a day. Astrologers avoid starting important things at this time, because they often do not develop. It is a good time to rest, tidy and finish things. Prism’s Best days planner includes it.

What is a supermoon?

A full or new moon that happens when the Moon is near its closest point to Earth, called perigee. We use the common definition. The Moon must be at least 90% of the way from its farthest point to its closest point in that orbit. A full supermoon looks up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than a full moon at its farthest point.

Is this the moon phase where I live?

Yes. The phase is the same everywhere on Earth at the same moment. Only the clock time is different. Your browser converts the times on this page to your time zone.