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Today's Moon Phase Emoji
See the closest of the eight moon-phase emojis for today, copy it, or choose another date. No location, API, or account is required.
Using your device time zone
This is an approximate cycle-based result for selecting an emoji, not a precision astronomy forecast.
Eight-phase emoji cycle
Where Is This Date in the Moon Cycle?
The highlighted card is the closest major emoji phase for the selected date.
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Rule 13 helper
Moon Emoji for The Password Game
Rule 13 asks for the current phase of the Moon as an emoji. Keep the date set to Today, then use the result shown here.
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Lightweight by design
How the Moon Emoji Is Chosen
The calculator measures the selected date against a known new moon, places it in an average 29.53-day lunar cycle, and maps the result to the nearest of eight Unicode moon phases.
The illumination and moon age are estimates. Exact phase times vary because the real lunar orbit is not perfectly uniform.
- 1Read the date
Today uses the current moment; selected dates use local noon.
- 2Estimate the moon age
The result is positioned within the average lunar cycle.
- 3Choose an emoji
The nearest of eight phases becomes the copyable result.
Quick answers
Current Moon Phase Emoji FAQ
What is today's moon phase emoji?
The tool at the top of this page calculates the closest of the eight major moon-phase emojis for your current date and displays the emoji to copy.
What are the eight moon phase emojis?
The sequence is π New Moon, π Waxing Crescent, π First Quarter, π Waxing Gibbous, π Full Moon, π Waning Gibbous, π Last Quarter, and π Waning Crescent.
Which moon emoji do I need for The Password Game?
Rule 13 asks for the current phase of the Moon as an emoji. Use the emoji shown by the current-date result on this page.
Can I check the moon emoji for another date?
Yes. Choose a date in the calculator or move one day at a time with the previous and next buttons. The date is kept in the page URL so it can be shared.
Is this moon phase calculator exact?
It is a lightweight estimate based on the average lunar cycle and is designed to choose one of eight emoji phases. Use an astronomical source for precise observation times.
Does the moon emoji change in the Southern Hemisphere?
The Unicode emoji character does not change. The real Moon can appear at a different viewing orientation, while the emoji design is controlled by your device or platform.