Moon Phase Today (Live Lunar Simulator)

Interactive SVG 3D Lunar Disc•Accurate Synodic Cycle Math (29.53 Days)•Illumination Percentage & Lunar Age•Next Full & New Moon Countdown Clocks

Explore Today’s Lunar Phase and Illumination

Track the Moon’s exact appearance tonight. Our lunar simulator calculates the current phase of the 29.53-day synodic cycle, rendering an authentic SVG lunar disc with accurate crescent and gibbous shading.

Find out today’s illumination percentage, lunar age in days, average orbital distance, and follow live countdowns to the upcoming Full Moon and New Moon.

How to Use the Live Moon Phase Simulator

Inspect the realistic moon disc illuminated to today’s exact lunar phase.

Check key metrics including illumination percentage and current lunar age.

Track live countdown clocks to the next Full Moon and New Moon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 8 phases of the Moon?

The 8 lunar phases in order: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

How long does a complete lunar cycle take?

A complete synodic lunar cycle (from one New Moon to the next) lasts approximately 29.5306 days (29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes).

Why does the Moon have phases?

Moon phases occur because the Moon orbits Earth while being illuminated by the Sun. As it orbits, we view varying proportions of its sunlit hemisphere.

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