Current Moon Phase & Lunar Calendar

Track the lunar cycle and understand how moon phases influence natural rhythms and tides. The moon completes a full cycle approximately every 29.5 days.

Moon Phase Chart

Showing moon phases for the past 15 days and next 15 days from today

Moon Illumination %
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Current Moon Phase
Waning Crescent

Illumination: 23.8%

Moon Age: 24.7 days

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Current Zodiac
Cancer
Jun 21 - Jul 22
Element: Water
Quality: Cardinal
Planet: Moon
Position: 18.8°

Upcoming Moon Events

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July 15, 2026 New Moon
In 5 days
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July 22, 2026 First Quarter
In 12 days
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July 23, 2026 First Quarter
In 13 days
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July 29, 2026 Full Moon
In 19 days
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July 30, 2026 Full Moon
In 20 days

Zodiac Transitions

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July 23, 2026
Cancer → Leo
In 13 days
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August 23, 2026
Leo → Virgo
In 44 days

Understanding Moon Phases

The Lunar Cycle

The moon orbits Earth approximately every 29.5 days, creating the phases we observe. As the moon moves around Earth, different portions of its surface are illuminated by the sun.

Major Moon Phases
  • New Moon 🌑: Moon is between Earth and sun, invisible from Earth
  • First Quarter 🌓: Right half is illuminated, moon is 90° from sun
  • Full Moon 🌕: Earth is between moon and sun, fully illuminated
  • Last Quarter 🌗: Left half is illuminated, moon is 270° from sun
Lunar Influence
  • Ocean Tides: The moon's gravity causes high and low tides
  • Agriculture: Many farmers plant according to moon phases
  • Wildlife: Some animals' behavior is linked to lunar cycles

Understanding Zodiac Signs

Cancer Traits

Nurturing, intuitive, and protective. Deeply connected to home, family, and emotions.

Zodiac Elements
  • Fire: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius - energetic, passionate, dynamic
  • Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn - practical, stable, grounded
  • Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius - intellectual, communicative, social
  • Water: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces - emotional, intuitive, empathetic
About Zodiac Tracking

The zodiac follows the sun's apparent path through the sky over the course of a year. Each sign represents approximately 30 degrees of the zodiac circle, with transitions occurring around the 20th-22nd of each month.