Moon phase today
Waxing crescent, 9% lit. The Moon is 3.0 days old (days since the last new Moon).
From New York it rises at 11:24 AM (October 14) and sets at 7:34 PM today.
Right now it is 6° above the horizon in the SE.
Distance from Earth: 247,694 mi.
Where to find the Moon tonight
A waxing crescent shows low in the west after sunset and sets in the evening, leaving the rest of the night dark. Its unlit part often glows faintly with earthshine, sunlight reflected from Earth.
| Highest at | 6:19 PM |
|---|---|
| Direction | SW (223°) |
| Height above horizon | 10° |
| Constellation | Libra |
| Moonrise | 11:24 AM (October 14) |
| Moonset | 7:34 PM |
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How to use this page
Choose your place at the top. The page shows the Moon’s phase, how much is lit, its age and when it rises and sets, or the time of the next full or new Moon with a countdown.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the Moon have phases?
We see different parts of its sunlit half as it goes round Earth. At new Moon the lit half faces away from us, at full Moon it faces us.
How long is a lunar month?
About 29.5 days from one new Moon to the next.
Is the time of the full Moon the same everywhere?
The moment is the same everywhere on Earth. The clock time depends on your time zone, so it can fall on different dates in different places.