Moon phase today
Today, Thursday, 12 November, the moon is in the waxing crescent phase: 13% of the disc is lit and the moon is 3.6 days old. The next full moon is on 24 November, 14:53, in 12 days.
The moon now
- Phase
- Waxing crescent the moon is waxing
- Illumination
- 13 %
- Age
- 3.6 days since the new moon
- Sign
- ♑ Capricornenters Aquarius on 15 November, 09:25
- Emoji
- 🌒
Moonrise and moonset
The moon in New York today, Thursday, November 12
- Moonrise
- 10:04 AM
- Moonset
- 6:48 PM
- Now
- above the horizon
Next moon phases
- First quarterin 5 days
- Full moonin 12 days
- Last quarterin 18 days
- New moonin 26 days
Times are in UTC.
The moon in the next 7 days
| Date | Phase | Illumination |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 12 November | Waxing crescent | 10 % |
| Friday, 13 November | Waxing crescent | 16 % |
| Saturday, 14 November | Waxing crescent | 24 % |
| Sunday, 15 November | Waxing crescent | 32 % |
| Monday, 16 November | Waxing crescent | 41 % |
| Tuesday, 17 November | First quarter | 51 % |
| Wednesday, 18 November | Waxing gibbous | 61 % |
Frequently asked questions
What is the moon phase today?
Today, Thursday, 12 November, the moon is in the waxing crescent phase (the moon is waxing): 13% of the disc is lit and the moon is 3.6 days past the new moon.
Is it a full moon tonight?
No. Tonight the moon is in the waxing crescent phase, 13% illuminated. The next full moon is on 24 November, 14:53, in 12 days (in UTC).
What zodiac sign is the moon in today?
The moon is in Capricorn and enters Aquarius on 15 November, 09:25 (in UTC). It changes sign about every two and a half days. The sign follows the tropical zodiac, as in Western astrology.
What are the phases of the moon?
New moon (the moon is not visible), waxing crescent, first quarter (half lit), waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter and waning crescent. The cycle lasts 29.5 days on average. In the Northern Hemisphere the waxing moon is lit on the right, the waning moon on the left.