What is the current moon phase?

The 3D Moon Explorer shows the current moon phase and lets you scrub through lunar illumination interactively.

What data does the 3D Moon Explorer use?

The surface imagery comes from NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter imagery and topography data from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter.

Yes. The 3D Moon Explorer marks Apollo 11 and Apollo 17 landing sites with interactive markers.

3D rendering is unavailable. View the Moon phase calendar.

Current Moon

PhaseNew Moon

Illumination0.0%

New York City · 40.7°, -74.0°

Eastern Standard Time (EST) | UTC-5

Features

Maria (dark seas)

Major craters

Apollo landing sites

Schematic north-up phase view. Surface orientation does not include libration or your local horizon tilt.

Lighting (Phase Angle)

0°

NewFirst QFullLast QNew

Topography Exaggeration3%

Surface: NASA/GSFC/ASU LRO WAC · Topography: NASA/GSFC/MIT LOLA · Scroll to zoom · Select features for details

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