What is the moon phase today?
Today’s Moon is First Quarter, with 51.7% of its visible disk illuminated. The Moon is currently in Capricorn in the tropical zodiac. The phase and sign describe the shared sky at the timestamp below, rather than your natal Moon placement.
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Phase, illumination and sign
The phase describes where the Moon is in its cycle relative to the Sun. Illumination is the fraction of the visible disk lit by sunlight. The tropical sign describes a different coordinate: the Moon’s longitude along the zodiac. A First Quarter Moon and a Moon in a particular sign are therefore two different pieces of information.
What the illustration shows
The Moon drawing follows the calculated phase, but its surface and orientation are illustrative. Your local sky can show a different rotation, and the Moon may be below your horizon. The phase name describes a continuous cycle; the calendar gives exact instants for New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon and Last Quarter.
Try this.
- Check the phase name, illumination and timestamp.
- Use the calendar for the next exact primary phase.
- Treat Moon-sign symbolism as reflection rather than a local observing forecast.
A little more context.
Is the Moon phase the same around the world?
At one instant, the phase is essentially shared worldwide. Its orientation, local rise time and calendar date depend on where you are.
Is today’s Moon sign my Moon sign?
No. Your natal Moon sign belongs to your birth instant. Today’s Moon sign is the current transiting position.
Reference: NASA · Moon phases