Tonight's sky
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The eight phases of the moon
A lunar cycle moves from a quiet new moon through growing light, a full moon, and the waning return to new. Each phase is a repeatable reference point; today's place in the cycle is refreshed from live astronomical data when this page loads.
- New Moon
The cycle begins.
- Waxing Crescent
One of the eight recurring lunar phases.
- First Quarter
One of the eight recurring lunar phases.
- Waxing Gibbous
One of the eight recurring lunar phases.
- Full Moon
The cycle reaches its brightest point.
- Waning Gibbous
One of the eight recurring lunar phases.
- Last Quarter
One of the eight recurring lunar phases.
- Waning Crescent
One of the eight recurring lunar phases.
Follow the lunar cycle
Use the moon as a rhythm rather than a verdict. New moons can be a useful moment to set intentions, waxing phases to build momentum, full moons to notice what is visible, and waning phases to reflect and release.
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