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
Current Moon Phase
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Moon Age: 28.9 days
Current Zodiac
Upcoming Moon Events
Zodiac Transitions
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
Sagittarius Traits
Adventurous, optimistic, and philosophical. Loves freedom, travel, and expanding horizons.
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.