Moon Phases by Date — Historical Moon Phase Calendar

Enter a date below to discover the moon phase on that day.

Our calculator supports various formats like June 4, 1976, 1976-06-04, or 4 June 1976.

Choose a year and month to see the full moon phase calendar.

The moon goes through a complete cycle approximately every 29.5 days,

transitioning through eight distinct phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent,

First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon,

Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

Each phase has been significant throughout human history, influencing agriculture, navigation,

religious observances, and cultural traditions across civilizations.

Full Moons occur when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon,

allowing us to see the Moon's entire illuminated surface. Throughout history, full moons have been

given names based on seasonal activities, such as the Harvest Moon in autumn or the Wolf Moon in January.

New Moons mark the beginning of the lunar cycle, when the Moon is positioned between the Earth

and the Sun, making it nearly invisible in the night sky. This phase has traditionally been associated with

new beginnings, reflection, and setting intentions.