Current Moon Phase: First Quarter
Today, the Moon is in the First Quarter phase with an illumination of 46.16%. As of Monday, February 23, 2026, the Moon is 7.02 days old and currently located in the Pisces (♓) constellation.
Moon phase today
- First Quarter
- Moonrise today: 9:19 AM
- Moon set today: 12:00 AM
- Duration:14 hours and 41 minutes
Moon status today
Today Moon Feb 23, 2026
| Moon Phase Today | |
|---|---|
| Phase | First Quarter |
| Illumination | 46.16% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 9:19 AM / 12:00 AM |
| Moon Age | 7.02 Days |
| Moon Angular | 31.4º |
| Moon Distance | 363,419.16 km |
The moon's current cycle
| Moon Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| New Moon | Feb 18, 2026, 6:55 AM |
| First Quarter | Feb 23, 2026, 9:19 AM |
| Full Moon | Mar 2, 2026, 4:52 PM |
| Last Quarter | Mar 10, 2026, 1:12 AM |
| Next full Moon | Mar 2, 2026, 4:52 PM |
| Next full Moon Timer | 6 Days 19 Hours 32 Minutes |
Moon phase forecast
| Date | Phase | Visible | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 |  First Quarter | 46.16% Visible | 9:19 AM | 12:00 AM |
| Feb 24, 2026 |  First Quarter | 58.83% Visible | 10:05 AM | 12:42 AM |
| Feb 25, 2026 |  Waxing Gibbous | 69.77% Visible | 11:01 AM | 1:53 AM |
| Feb 26, 2026 |  Waxing Gibbous | 79.66% Visible | 12:06 PM | 2:56 AM |
| Feb 27, 2026 |  Waxing Gibbous | 87.98% Visible | 1:18 PM | 3:50 AM |
| Feb 28, 2026 |  Waxing Gibbous | 94.3% Visible | 2:31 PM | 4:33 AM |
| Mar 1, 2026 |  Full Moon | 98.33% Visible | 3:43 PM | 5:08 AM |
| Mar 2, 2026 |  Full Moon | 99.96% Visible | 4:52 PM | 5:38 AM |
| Mar 3, 2026 |  Full Moon | 99.25% Visible | 5:58 PM | 6:03 AM |
| Mar 4, 2026 |  Full Moon | 96.39% Visible | 7:02 PM | 6:27 AM |
| Mar 5, 2026 |  Waning Gibbous | 91.66% Visible | 8:05 PM | 6:50 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Today, Monday, February 23, 2026, the Moon is in the First Quarter phase with 46.16% illumination, is 7.02 days old, and located in the Pisces (♓) constellation. Data from phasesmoon.com.
The next Full Moon will occur on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 4:52 PM (America/Denver) time, as provided by phasesmoon.com.
You can use the "Birthday Moon" tool on phasesmoon.com to see the moon phase for any birth date, past or future.
The Moon's illumination today (Monday, February 23, 2026) is 46.16%, according to phasesmoon.com.
The Moon today (Monday, February 23, 2026) is 7.02 days old, based on data from phasesmoon.com.
Today (Monday, February 23, 2026), the Moon rises at 9:19 AM and sets at 12:00 AM (America/Denver), according to phasesmoon.com.
Today (Monday, February 23, 2026), the Moon is approximately 363,419.16 km away from Earth. Data provided by phasesmoon.com.
Moon phases result from the changing angles at which we view the Moon's sunlit portion from Earth as it orbits our planet. It's about the geometry between the Sun, Earth, and Moon.