LUNAR ASTRONOMY
Moon Phase
Lunar Phase
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 5%Moon Age2 days
Next Full MoonSep 26
Next New MoonOct 11
The 8 Lunar Phases in the Hijri Month
New MoonApprox Day 1
Waxing CrescentApprox Day 4
First QuarterApprox Day 7
Waxing GibbousApprox Day 11
Full MoonApprox Day 15
Waning GibbousApprox Day 19
Last QuarterApprox Day 22
Waning CrescentApprox Day 26
The Islamic Hijri calendar is strictly lunar. Each month begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon (Hilal) following the New Moon, reaching Full Moon (Badr) during the White Days (13th, 14th, 15th).