Moon Phase Calculator for a Given Date


Moon Phase Calculator

How to Use This Tool

This tool calculates the moon phase, illumination percentage, moon age, distances, and provides a countdown to the next full or new moon for a given date. It also shows the moon phases for the next 7 days.

Tool Details

  • Select Date: Choose the date for which you want to know the moon information.
  • Calculate: Click this button to determine the moon phase, illumination, countdown, age, and distances.
  • Result: Displays the following information:
    • Moon Phase: The current phase of the moon (e.g., New Moon, Waxing Crescent, etc.).
    • Illumination: The percentage of the moon's visible surface illuminated by the sun.
    • Countdown: The number of days until the next full or new moon.
    • Moon Age: The number of days since the last new moon.
    • Moon Distance: The current distance between the Earth and the moon in kilometers.
    • Sun Distance: The current distance between the Earth and the sun in kilometers.
    • Next 7 Days: A table showing the moon phase and illumination for the next 7 days.

Moon Phases, Approximate Days, and Illumination

Moon Phase Approximate Days Illumination
New Moon 1-2 days 0-1%
Waxing Crescent 3-7 days 1-49%
First Quarter 8-9 days 50%
Waxing Gibbous 10-14 days 51-99%
Full Moon 15-16 days 100%
Waning Gibbous 17-21 days 99-51%
Last Quarter 22-23 days 50%
Waning Crescent 24-29 days 49-1%

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