Discover the exact moon phase for your chosen date, from New Moon to Full Moon. Our calculator helps you understand lunar cycles, plan events, and enhance your astronomy observations. Easily predict waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent phases.
Formula:
The Moon Phase Calculator uses astronomical algorithms to determine the moon's illumination and phase based on the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon for your specified date. It calculates the lunar day and position relative to the synodic cycle.
- Input: Date (Day, Month, Year)
- Output: Moon Phase (e.g., New Moon, Full Moon), Illumination Percentage, Moon Age