What kind of moon today

The moment when the Moon is closest to the Earth is called a lunar perigee. When the Moon is furthest away it is known as a lunar apogee. If the lunar perigee occurs very close to a full Moon, then we see what is known as a Supermoon. If a lunar apogee occurs very close to a full Moon then we see a Micromoon. Learn more about supermoons. What is a full Moon? Travel to the Moon See amazing space photography at Astronomy Photographer of the Year, the largest astrophotography competition in the world Visit the exhibition See the winning images.

How often does a full Moon occur? Want more space and astronomy? Sign up. Is there a full Moon every month? The Royal Observatory is open Visit the historic home of UK astronomy, or take a spin round the universe at London's only planetarium Visit the Royal Observatory Planetarium shows and courses. When is the next full Moon? Never miss a moon Let our practical astronomy guides, approved by Royal Observatory astronomers, help you navigate the night sky.

Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of Royal Observatory Greenwich Buy Now. Hunting Moon. A playful silhouette places an Earth-bound Moon-catcher in pursuit of the waxing crescent Moon in the early evening sky.

The bright crescent is the part of the Moon lit directly by the Sun, which is visible from Earth Sky-Watcher Skyhawk Telescope. The ideal telescope of choice for beginner to intermediate astronomers who are looking to expand their skygazing experiences Why is there a full Moon in the middle of the day?

Visit Us. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, the left side is illuminated. Want to view the moon phase for a specific date? Use the handy calendar below to find any date you like and see what the current phase of the moon was for that date. Below are the upcoming moon phase dates and times.

For more information on each of the phases, you can click the link to find out more. Home Membership Teacher Worksheets. Moon Phase for Today Information about the current phase of the moon, and upcoming phases for today. Moon Phase Calendar Want to view the moon phase for a specific date? This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the moon is one quarter of the way through its orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark.

On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one-day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.

Visit the November Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. On November 11 the Moon is 7.