Current Moon Phase: New Moon
Today, the Moon is in the New Moon phase with an illumination of 3.31%. As of Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Moon is 27.81 days old and currently located in the Auriga (Aur) constellation.
Moon phase today
- New Moon
- Moonrise today: 12:55 AM
- Moon set today: 7:14 PM
- Duration:18 hours and 19 minutes
Moon status today
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Today Moon Jul 12, 2026
| Moon Phase Today | |
|---|---|
| Phase | New Moon |
| Illumination | 3.31% Visible |
| Rise/Set | 12:55 AM / 7:14 PM |
| Moon Age | 27.81 Days |
| Moon Angular | 31.4º |
| Moon Distance | 363,448.46 km |
The moon's current cycle
| Moon Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| New Moon | Jun 16, 2026, 4:30 AM |
| First Quarter | Jun 21, 2026, 11:40 AM |
| Full Moon | Jun 28, 2026, 7:56 PM |
| Last Quarter | Jul 6, 2026, 10:50 PM |
| Next full Moon | Jul 28, 2026, 7:47 PM |
| Next full Moon Timer | 15 Days 21 Hours 15 Minutes |
Moon phase forecast
| Date | Phase | Visible | Moonrise | Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 |  New Moon | 3.31% Visible | 12:55 AM | 7:14 PM |
| Jul 13, 2026 |  New Moon | 0.26% Visible | 2:00 AM | 8:07 PM |
| Jul 14, 2026 |  New Moon | 0.51% Visible | 3:25 AM | 8:43 PM |
| Jul 15, 2026 |  New Moon | 3.67% Visible | 4:57 AM | 9:08 PM |
| Jul 16, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 9.32% Visible | 6:29 AM | 9:26 PM |
| Jul 17, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 16.91% Visible | 7:57 AM | 9:40 PM |
| Jul 18, 2026 |  Waxing Crescent | 25.83% Visible | 9:20 AM | 9:52 PM |
| Jul 19, 2026 |  First Quarter | 35.51% Visible | 10:38 AM | 10:03 PM |
| Jul 20, 2026 | First Quarter | 45.48% Visible | 11:54 AM | 10:15 PM |
| Jul 21, 2026 |  First Quarter | 55.36% Visible | 1:10 PM | 10:29 PM |
| Jul 22, 2026 |  First Quarter | 64.84% Visible | 2:25 PM | 10:47 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Today, Sunday, July 12, 2026, the Moon is in the New Moon phase with 3.31% illumination, is 27.81 days old, and located in the Auriga (Aur) constellation. Data from phasesmoon.com.
The next Full Moon will occur on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 7:47 PM (UTC) 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 (Sunday, July 12, 2026) is 3.31%, according to phasesmoon.com.
The Moon today (Sunday, July 12, 2026) is 27.81 days old, based on data from phasesmoon.com.
Today (Sunday, July 12, 2026), the Moon rises at 12:55 AM and sets at 7:14 PM (UTC), according to phasesmoon.com.
Today (Sunday, July 12, 2026), the Moon is approximately 363,448.46 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.