Category: Current Moon Phase

Your Current Moon Phase for May 14th – Waning Crescent

May 14
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 17%

The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination in growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Phase Details for – Thursday, May 14, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 17%
Moon Age: 25.47 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,998.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,207,954.74 km

Current Moon Phase for May 13th – Waning Crescent

Waning Crescent
Illumination: 27%

 

The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination in growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Phase Details for – Wednesday, May 13th

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 38%
Moon Age: 23.28 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,784.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,141,858.40 km

Current Moon Phase for May 12th – Waning Crescent

May 12
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 38%

The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination in growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Phase Details for – Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 38%
Moon Age: 23.28 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,784.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,141,858.40 km
Source:
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Current Moon Phase for May 8th – Waning Gibbous

May 8
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 81%

The Moon today is in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

Phase Details for – Friday, May 8, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 19.06 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 375,755.02 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,004,283.27 km

The Current Moon Phase for May 7th – Waning Gibbous

May 7
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 88%

The Moon today is in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

Phase Details for – Thursday, May 7, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 88%
Moon Age: 18.05 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 380,347.15 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,968,823.85 km

Current Moon Phase for May 6th – Waning Gibbous

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May 6
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 94%

The Moon today is in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

Phase Details for – Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 94%
Moon Age: 17.05 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 385,103.13 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,932,957.83 km
 
 

Current Moon Phase for May 5th – Waning Gibbous

Egyptian Comments & Graphics

May 5
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 98%

 

The Moon today is in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

Phase Details for – Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 98%
Moon Age: 16.06 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 389,774.83 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,896,695.23 km

Current Moon Phase for May 4th is Full Moon

Drawing Down the Moon

May 4
Full Moon
Illumination: 100%

The Moon today is in a Full Moon phase. During a Full Moon the moon is 100% illuminated as seen from Earth and is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. The Moon will be visible throughout the night sky rising at sunset in the east and setting with the sunrise the next morning. The point at which a Full Moon occurs can be measured down to a fraction of a second. The time it takes between full moons is known as a Synodic month and is 29.530587981 days long.

Phase Details for – Monday, May 4, 2015

Phase: Full Moon
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 15.10 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 394,132.99 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,860,046.24 km

Current Moon Phase for May 3rd – Waxing Gibbous

May 3
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 100%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Phase Details for – Sunday, May 3, 2015

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.15 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,978.07 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,823,021.14 km
 
 

Current Moon Phase for April 29th – Waxing Gibbous

Celtic Dragons

April 29
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 81%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Phase Details for – Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 81%
Moon Age: 10.51 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,504.03 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,671,369.76 km

Current Moon Phase for Tuesday, April 28th – Waxing Gibbous

Nature Comments & Graphics

April 28
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 73%

 

The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Phase Details for – Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 73%
Moon Age: 9.62 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,046.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,632,622.70 km

Current Moon Phase for April 27th – Waxing Gibbous

April 27
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 64%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Phase Details for – Monday, April 27, 2015

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 64%
Moon Age: 8.73 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,616.00 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,593,563.75 km
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Current Moon Phase for April 24th – Waxing Crescent

April 24
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 35%

 

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Phase Details for – Friday, April 24, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 35%
Moon Age: 5.98 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 394,066.90 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,474,626.99 km

Current Moon Phase for April 22nd – Waxing Crescent

Earth Day Comments & Graphics
April 22
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 17%

 

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Phase Details for – Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 17%
Moon Age: 4.02 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 384,694.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,393,982.36 km

Current Moon Phase for April 21st – Waxing Crescent

April 21
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 10%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Phase Details for – Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 10%
Moon Age: 2.99 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 379,764.44 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,353,288.46 km

Current Moon Phase for May 20th – Waning Gibbous

Moon & Witch Comments & Graphics
 Gibbous Moon

(waning /60% of Full)

This is a tremendous time of transmutation. All of the prior elements are coming together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the posture of significant others. Now the accumulation of that input is leading to a deep, core change within you. In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can emerge from this transformation successfully. The Gibbous Moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.

Current Moon Phase for May 19th – Waning Gibbous

Gibbous Moon

(waning /71% of illumination)

This is a tremendous time of transmutation. All of the prior elements are coming together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the posture of significant others. Now the accumulation of that input is leading to a deep, core change within you. In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can emerge from this transformation successfully. The Gibbous Moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.

Current Moon Phase for May 18th – Waning Gibbous

Moon & Witch Comments & Graphics 

Gibbous Moon

(waning /81% of Full)

This is a tremendous time of transmutation. All of the prior elements are coming together for a final burst of creative output. You have seen a clear view of your own needs and the posture of significant others. Now the accumulation of that input is leading to a deep, core change within you. In this phase, you will naturally be inclined to seek higher guidance so that you can emerge from this transformation successfully. The Gibbous Moon favors sharing what you have learned (and are learning) with others.

Current Moon Phase for May 16th – Full Moon

Full Moon

(waning/86% of illumination)

A veil of self-absorption is lifted and suddenly you gain access to an unbiased view of others. This is a rare moment when you can see yourself objectively and become aware of whether or not what you want in your heart is actually beginning to manifest in your life. Traditionally, the Full Moon phase stirs emotion, and this is because when you “see” what is happening, you may become upset if you’re experiencing the “same ole, same ole” — rather than the things you would like. If the Full Moon phase is a disappointment, on the next New Moon it’s time to take creative action in the direction of your dreams.

Current Moon Phase for May 15th – Full Moon

Full Moon

(waning/92% illumination)

A veil of self-absorption is lifted and suddenly you gain access to an unbiased view of others. This is a rare moment when you can see yourself objectively and become aware of whether or not what you want in your heart is actually beginning to manifest in your life. Traditionally, the Full Moon phase stirs emotion, and this is because when you “see” what is happening, you may become upset if you’re experiencing the “same ole, same ole” — rather than the things you would like. If the Full Moon phase is a disappointment, on the next New Moon it’s time to take creative action in the direction of your dreams.