Moon phase: First Quarter πŸŒ“

Understand this phase, its place in the synodic cycle, and jump to daily moon tracking pages.

First Quarter

Half of the Moon is visible and this phase marks growth momentum.

2026-04-30 (America/New_York) | 96.4%

Next approximate dates for this phase

Upcoming civil dates when the calendar again marks this main phase (indicative).

  • 2026-05-24 β€” First Quarter
  • 2026-05-25 β€” First Quarter
  • 2026-05-26 β€” First Quarter
  • 2026-05-27 β€” First Quarter
  • 2026-06-23 β€” First Quarter
  • 2026-06-24 β€” First Quarter

Next phase: Waxing Gibbous

Previous phase: Waxing Crescent

Estimated date for this phase: 2026-05-24

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