Moon Phase Today
Live lunar phase, illumination and the next full & new moon — calculated for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (UTC), updated hourly.
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Last Quarter
54%
illuminated
Upcoming Moon Phases
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Last Quarter
Aug 6
in 0d
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New Moon
Aug 12
in 7d
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First Quarter
Aug 20
in 14d
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Full Moon
Aug 28
in 22d
Tonight's Moon
The Moon is currently a Last Quarter at 54% illumination. The Moon cycles through its eight phases every 29.5 days as it orbits Earth. A new moon rises and sets with the Sun (invisible), while a full moon rises at sunset and is up all night. For the darkest skies to spot faint objects, plan around the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 new moon.
See what else is up tonight on the sky tonight guide.
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