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Moon Phase Today
Current moment · November 1, 2026 UTC · Calculated at the current instant.
Current lunar state
Last Quarter
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November 24, 2026
23 days, 0 hours, 28 minutes
November 24, 2026 at 2:54 PM UTCNext New Moon
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7 days, 16 hours, 36 minutes
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The November 2026 Moon calendar
4 exact quarter-phase events shape this month’s lunar rhythm. Select any day for its detailed phase.
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Astronomy
Understanding the current Last Quarter
The Moon is three quarters through its cycle and the opposite half from First Quarter appears lit. The current elongation angle is 266.7°. The Moon is about 21.9 elapsed days past the preceding New Moon, 53.0% illuminated, and currently waning.
Tradition, not science
What does the Last Quarter mean?
In modern astrology and some spiritual traditions, this phase is associated with release, reassessment, and course correction. These are cultural and personal interpretations, not scientifically established effects of the Moon on behavior or outcomes.
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Frequently asked questions
What phase is the Moon today?
The Moon is currently a Last Quarter, 53.0% illuminated.
How old is the Moon today?
It is approximately 21.9 elapsed days past the preceding New Moon. This is not the Moon’s geological age.
Does Moon phase depend on location?
No. The phase is essentially the same worldwide at a given instant. Moonrise, moonset, and visual orientation do depend on location.
Why can another site show a slightly different number?
Calculation models, observation time, rounding, and timezone conventions can differ. Moon Exactly shows event times in UTC and keeps full precision internally.