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Lunar Phases

Earth's Moon goes through a sequence of phases as it orbits the Earth. These range from new moon to full moon in a smooth, continuous progression. When the Moon is nearly between the Earth and Sun, it is in the new moon phase. When it is opposite the Sun, it is seen in the full moon phase.
Lunar Phases

Lunar phases consist of new moon, full moon and various intermediate crescent and gibbous phases that each occur on different dates and times.

Get information about lunar phases:

crescent moon
waning moon

Find out when a phase will occur:

next waning gibbous moon

Find out when a phase last occurred:

last new moon

Find the moon's phase on a particular date:

moon phase on June 1, 2011
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Named Full Moons

Traditionally, certain full moons throughout the year are given names. These names are often associated with the time of year appropriate for planting or harvesting or with other seasonal events.

Get information about a named full moon:

corn moon
next blue moon
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