Moon phase today – plus a free moon widget for your website

The box below shows tonight's moon phase, how much of the moon is lit and the next full moon, in your own time zone. It runs entirely in your browser, using phase times accurate to the minute through the end of 2035. Embed it for free on a yoga, gardening, fishing or photography site.

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Works through 31 December 2035, then stops displaying data. Get an updated copy here.

Method

Phase times are calculated astronomically and cross-checked against our full moon table. Illumination is estimated from the time since the last new moon, within a few percent. Dates appear in the visitor’s browser time zone.

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FAQ

What is the moon phase today?

The live box above shows the current phase, illumination and the next full moon in your time zone.

Is the moon widget free?

Yes. It loads nothing from our server and sets no cookies; we only ask you to keep the credit link.

When is the next full moon?

The widget shows it live; the 2027 full moons start on 22 January 2027 at 12:17 UTC.

How accurate is it?

Phase times are accurate to the minute; illumination is an approximation within a few percent.

Last updated: 14 Oct 2026 · Responsible: Maximilian Stroh, Anonyfox e. K., Hamburg