moon phase today
Definition
The current stage in the Moon's monthly cycle of illumination as seen from Earth, such as new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, or waning crescent, specifically for the present day.
A popular query or reference point in astronomy apps and calendars indicating the Moon's visible shape and position relative to the Sun on today's date.
Examples
I checked the moon phase today before booking that midnight beach walk—turns out it's a waxing gibbous, so my silhouette won't be stealing the show.
My werewolf costume is gathering dust because the moon phase today is just a boring waning crescent—no full moon drama for New Year's.
Forget the stock market; savvy gardeners swear by the moon phase today to decide if it's prime time for planting or just binge-watching plant documentaries.
The app pinged me: moon phase today is first quarter. Perfect excuse to quarter my dessert portions... or not.