Waxing Gibbous
Monday, March 2, 2026
Illumination
99%
Moon Sign
E Leo
29.3°
Phase Angle
167.8°
fire element
Waxing Gibbous Guidance
Refine and adjust. You're closer than it feels.
Moon in Leo
Be seen. Create something, say what you feel, don't dim it.
Understanding moon phases
The moon cycles through eight distinct phases roughly every 29.5 days, each carrying its own energetic signature. From the introspective New Moon to the illuminating Full Moon, tracking lunar phases helps you align your actions with natural rhythms.
Our moon phase tracker uses NASA's ANISE toolkit for precise astronomical calculations, showing you the exact illumination percentage, lunar sign, and degree — updated hourly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What moon phase is it today?
This page shows the current lunar phase in real time, including the phase name, illumination percentage, moon sign, degree, and phase angle. Data is updated hourly using NASA's ANISE toolkit for precise astronomical calculations.
How often is the moon phase data updated?
Moon phase data is recalculated every hour from live astronomical ephemeris data. Illumination percentage, lunar sign, and degree are all computed fresh, not pulled from static tables.
What are the 8 moon phases?
The 8 phases are: New Moon (0-45 degrees), Waxing Crescent (45-90), First Quarter (90-135), Waxing Gibbous (135-180), Full Moon (180-225), Waning Gibbous (225-270), Last Quarter (270-315), and Waning Crescent (315-360). Each carries its own energetic qualities for timing decisions and rituals.