Panchang

Moon Phase

Current moon phase, illumination percentage and phase angle for any date — with the matching tithi and pakshi.

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How to use

Step by step

  1. 1Pick a date (defaults to today).
  2. 2See the phase, tithi and paksha.
  3. 3Read the illumination % and next full/new moon.
  4. 4Bookmark upcoming purnima/amavasya dates.
Benefits

Why devotees love this

  • Sync sadhana with the lunar cycle.
  • Plan vrats around shukla/krishna paksha.
  • Great for gardeners, fasters and meditators.
  • Combines astronomy with Vedic tithi.
Common use cases

When people use Moon Phase

  • 1Planning ekadashi and purnima fasts.
  • 2Timing chandra namaskar during full moon.
  • 3Choosing a mala-japa retreat around new moon.
  • 4Educational — teaching kids about tithis.
Common mistakes

Avoid these

  • Assuming full moon = purnima tithi at midnight — they align near sunrise/sunset instead.
  • Ignoring paksha when reading a phase — waxing and waning look similar at half moon.
Accuracy

Independently validated

Astronomy-engine lunar model; illumination accurate to <0.1%.

Privacy

Your data stays with you

No data leaves your device.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Phase is continuous (0–360°). Tithi is a discrete 12° arc — one of 30 named lunar days.

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