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The Moon Almanac

This Week's Moon Phases


Tonight's Waxing Crescent (27% lit) is growing brighter over the next seven nights to a Waxing Gibbous.

Tonight Jul 19

🌒 Waxing Crescent

27%

lit

Monday Jul 20

🌓 First Quarter

37%

lit

Tuesday Jul 21

🌓 First Quarter

47%

lit

Wednesday Jul 22

🌓 First Quarter

57%

lit

Thursday Jul 23

🌓 First Quarter

66%

lit

Friday Jul 24

🌔 Waxing Gibbous

75%

lit

Saturday Jul 25

🌔 Waxing Gibbous

83%

lit

Over a week the Moon travels about a quarter of its 29.5-day cycle, so the change is easy to follow night to night. For the whole month at a glance see the moon calendar, or check tomorrow on its own.

Frequently Asked


What is the moon phase this week?

This week the Moon starts as a Waxing Crescent (27% lit) and is growing brighter, ending as a Waxing Gibbous (83% lit). First Quarter on Monday, First Quarter on Tuesday, First Quarter on Wednesday, First Quarter on Thursday.

How much does the moon change in a week?

In seven days the Moon moves about a quarter of the way through its 29.5-day cycle, so it visibly shifts — for example from a crescent to a quarter, or from full toward gibbous. Each night it is roughly 3–4% more or less illuminated than the last.