Moon phase tonight
Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Moon phase on May 18
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Waxing Gibbous
94% illuminated · 12.4 days into the lunar cycle
Illumination
94%
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Next Full Moon
May 202d away
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Next New Moon
Jun 417d away
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Sky-watching conditions
With 94% of the moon lit, expect significant moonlight — only a bright, active aurora is likely to stand out against the sky glow. Check the aurora forecast for tonight's Kp index and visibility odds.