What moon is it today?
Today phase is Full Moon with about 98.7% illumination on 2026-08-29 (Asia/Shanghai).
Moon today in Beijing
Calculated for the timezone shown on this page.
Timezone used for these results: Asia/Shanghai.
Current lunar status
2026-08-29 — Full Moon
Approx. illumination: 98.7% · Lunar age: 15.84 days since new moon
Earth–Moon distance (illustrative model): 405455 km
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Upcoming phases
Times are indicative for the calendar civil day (may differ from official tables).
New moon
2026-09-12 00:30
First quarter
2026-09-20 00:00
Full moon
2026-08-30 00:00
Last quarter
2026-09-05 00:00
Next full moons
- 2026-08-29 - Full Moon
- 2026-09-27 - Full Moon
- 2026-10-26 - Full Moon
- 2026-11-25 - Full Moon
- 2026-12-25 - Full Moon
Moon today FAQ
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon is around 2026-08-30 00:00.
When is the next new moon?
The next new moon is expected on 2026-09-12 00:30.
Moon effects today
- Tides: spring tides tend to cluster around new and full moon in equilibrium models (not a substitute for nautical tables).
- Recreational fishing: some calendars highlight windows near phase changes; always check local rules.
- Garden folklore: waxing vs waning guidance is general, not a substitute for agronomy advice.
Moon today widget for my site
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About the calculation
Data is calculated using a local synodic model (~29.5 days). Accuracy: ±1 day compared to official ephemerides. Not suitable for navigation or professional astronomy.