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Moon Phase Today

Current lunar phase and Islamic calendar context

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 | 28 Ramadan 1447 AH

🌘 Waning Crescent

Illumination

3%

Moon Age

28 days

🌑 New Moon🌕 Full Moon🌑 New Moon
17 February 20262 April 202618 March 2026

Upcoming Lunar Events

DateHijri DateEventIslamic Note
18 March 202629 Ramadan 1447🌑 New Moon—
26 March 20267 Shawwal 1447🌓 First Quarter—
2 April 202614 Shawwal 1447🌕 Full MoonBadr — Full moon, Ayyam al-Beed
9 April 202621 Shawwal 1447🌗 Last Quarter—
17 April 202629 Shawwal 1447🌑 New Moon—
24 April 20267 Dhu al-Qidah 1447🌓 First Quarter—
1 May 202614 Dhu al-Qidah 1447🌕 Full MoonBadr — Full moon, Ayyam al-Beed
9 May 202622 Dhu al-Qidah 1447🌗 Last Quarter—

Moon Phase Calendar — March 2026

Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
🌔112
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🌖516
🌖617
🌖718
🌖819
🌖920
🌗1021
🌗1122
🌘1223
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🌘1425
🌘1526
🌘1627
🌘1728
🌑1829
🌑1930
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🌓256
🌓267
🌔278
🌔289
🌔2910
🌔3011
🌔3112
🌑 New Moon🌒 Waxing Crescent🌓 First Quarter🌔 Waxing Gibbous🌕 Full Moon🌖 Waning Gibbous🌗 Last Quarter🌘 Waning Crescent

The Moon in Islam

The moon holds a central place in Islam. The Islamic calendar is a purely lunar calendar, with each month beginning at the sighting of the new crescent moon (Hilal). This makes the moon not just an astronomical object but a cornerstone of Islamic worship and timekeeping.

Hilal Moon Sighting: The sighting of the thin crescent moon (Hilal) marks the start of each Islamic month. This is particularly significant for Ramadan, when the Hilal determines the beginning and end of the fasting month. Communities worldwide watch for the crescent on the 29th day of each month.

Laylat al-Qadr: The Night of Power, which falls on one of the odd nights in the last 10 days of Ramadan, is intimately connected to the lunar calendar. The Quran describes this night as “better than a thousand months” (97:3).

Full Moon (Badr): The full moon, known as “Badr” in Arabic, falls around the 14th-15th of each Hijri month. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) recommended fasting on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of each month — the “White Days” when the moon is fullest.

Recommended Fasting: Fasting on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of each Hijri month (Ayyam al-Beed) is a Sunnah practice. The Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have said: “Fasting three days of each month is fasting for a lifetime” (Bukhari and Muslim).

White Days (Ayyam al-Beed) — Full Moon Fasting

The Prophet (PBUH) recommended fasting on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of each Hijri month (the full moon days).

This month (Ramadan 1447):

13 Ramadan

2 March

14 Ramadan

3 March

15 Ramadan

4 March

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the moon phase today?
Today's moon phase is Waning Crescent with 3% illumination. The moon is 28 days into the current lunar cycle. In the Islamic calendar, today is 28 Ramadan 1447.
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon is on 2 April 2026, which is 16 days from today. The full moon marks the middle of the Hijri month and is known as "Badr" in Arabic.
When is the next new moon?
The next new moon is on 18 March 2026, which is 2 days from today. The new moon marks the beginning of a new Islamic month when the crescent (Hilal) is sighted.
What is the Hilal moon in Islam?
The Hilal is the thin crescent moon visible shortly after the new moon. In Islam, the sighting of the Hilal determines the start of each lunar month, including Ramadan and the month of Eid. The Hilal is typically visible on the 1st to 3rd day of each Hijri month.
How does the moon determine the Islamic calendar?
The Islamic (Hijri) calendar is purely lunar, with each month beginning at the sighting of the new crescent moon (Hilal). Each month is either 29 or 30 days, making the Islamic year about 354 days long — 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year. This is why Islamic dates shift through the seasons.
What are Ayyam al-Beed (White Days)?
Ayyam al-Beed (the White Days) are the 13th, 14th, and 15th of each Hijri month, when the moon is full and the nights are brightest. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) recommended fasting on these three days each month, as narrated in several hadith.
When is the Ramadan moon sighting in 2026?
Ramadan 1447 AH is expected to begin around 1 March 2026, depending on the sighting of the Hilal crescent moon. The exact date varies by location and sighting method. Many communities rely on local moon sighting committees or astronomical calculations.
What is the full moon called in Arabic?
The full moon is called 'Badr' (بدر) in Arabic. It holds significance in Islamic culture — the Battle of Badr, one of the most important battles in Islamic history, is named after the full moon. The full moon typically falls on the 14th or 15th of each Hijri month.
How often does a full moon occur?
A full moon occurs approximately every 29.5 days (one synodic month). This means there are roughly 12-13 full moons per Gregorian year. In the Islamic calendar, the full moon falls near the middle of each Hijri month (around the 14th-15th day).
What is the moon phase on a specific date?
You can check the moon phase for any date using the moon phase calendar above. The calendar shows the phase emoji, illumination percentage, and corresponding Hijri date for each day of the month. Navigate between months to find the phase for your desired date.
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