Click on a moon phase to learn about it!
New Moon
The Moon is not visible. It's right between the Earth and Sun.
Waxing Crescent
A thin crescent is visible. The lit part is growing.
First Quarter
Half of the Moon is visible. The lit part is growing.
Waxing Gibbous
The Moon is mostly lit up. The lit part is growing.
Full Moon
The whole Moon is visible. Completely lit by the Sun.
Waning Gibbous
The Moon is mostly lit up. The lit part is shrinking.
Last Quarter
Half of the Moon is visible. The lit part is shrinking.
Waning Crescent
A thin crescent is visible. The lit part is shrinking.