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Today (2026-08-20) the Moon is in Waxing Crescent with around 44.2% illumination for timezone America/New_York.
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Moon calendar 2026
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Moon today — 2026-08-20
Civil date in America/New_York
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 44.2%
Days since new moon: 6.84
Next full moon (approx.): 2026-08-28
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Why use this lunar calendar
Use it to see today’s phase, pick any date, and skim the year at a glance. For deeper reading, the blog is linked from the same site.
- Pick any date with the form above.
- The annual grid shows the main phase for each day.
- The blog has longer moon articles.
Upcoming moon phases
New moon
2026-09-12
First quarter
2026-08-21
Full moon
2026-08-28
Last quarter
2026-09-05
Next full moons
- 2026-08-28 - Full Moon
- 2026-09-27 - Full Moon
- 2026-10-26 - Full Moon
- 2026-11-25 - Full Moon
- 2026-12-25 - Full Moon
- 2027-01-23 - Full Moon
About the calculation
Moon phases are calculated using a local synodic model (~29.5 days). Accuracy: ±1 day. Indicative data, not suitable for navigation, tides or professional astronomy.
Moon facts and curiosities
- The Moon drifts away from Earth by about 3.8 cm per year.
- We always see nearly the same lunar face due to synchronous rotation.
- The strongest tides happen around new moon and full moon.
Explore each moon phase
Moon calendar FAQ
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon is around 2026-08-28.
When is the next new moon?
The next new moon is estimated on 2026-09-12.
When are the other phases?
First quarter: 2026-08-21. Last quarter: 2026-09-05.