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Moon Phase Today

Current lunar phase and Islamic calendar context

Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 26 Safar 1448 AH

🌘 Waning Crescent

Illumination

3%

Moon Age

28 days

πŸŒ‘ New MoonπŸŒ• Full MoonπŸŒ‘ New Moon
14 July 202628 August 202613 August 2026

Upcoming Lunar Events

DateHijri DateEventIslamic Note
13 August 202628 Safar 1448πŸŒ‘ New Moon|
20 August 20266 Rabi al-Awwal 1448πŸŒ“ First Quarter|
28 August 202614 Rabi al-Awwal 1448πŸŒ• Full MoonBadr | Full moon, Ayyam al-Beed
4 September 202621 Rabi al-Awwal 1448πŸŒ— Last Quarter|
11 September 202628 Rabi al-Awwal 1448πŸŒ‘ New Moon|
19 September 20266 Rabi al-Thani 1448πŸŒ“ First Quarter|
26 September 202613 Rabi al-Thani 1448πŸŒ• Full MoonBadr | Full moon, Ayyam al-Beed
4 October 202621 Rabi al-Thani 1448πŸŒ— Last Quarter|

Moon Phase Calendar | August 2026

Su
Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
πŸŒ–116
πŸŒ–217
πŸŒ–318
πŸŒ–419
πŸŒ—520
πŸŒ—621
🌘722
🌘823
🌘924
🌘1025
🌘1126
πŸŒ‘1227
πŸŒ‘1328
πŸŒ’1429
πŸŒ’151
πŸŒ’162
πŸŒ’173
πŸŒ’184
πŸŒ’195
πŸŒ“206
πŸŒ“217
πŸŒ”228
πŸŒ”239
πŸŒ”2410
πŸŒ”2511
πŸŒ”2612
πŸŒ•2713
πŸŒ•2814
πŸŒ–2915
πŸŒ–3016
πŸŒ–3117
πŸŒ‘ New MoonπŸŒ’ Waxing CrescentπŸŒ“ First QuarterπŸŒ” Waxing GibbousπŸŒ• Full MoonπŸŒ– Waning GibbousπŸŒ— 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 β€œbetter than a thousand months” (97:3).

Full Moon (Badr): The full moon, known as β€œBadr” 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 β€œWhite 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: β€œFasting 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 (Safar 1448):

13 Safar

29 July

14 Safar

30 July

15 Safar

31 July

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 26 Safar 1448.
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon is on 28 August 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 13 August 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' (Ψ¨Ψ―Ψ±) 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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