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🌙 Moon in Hetauda on 8 July 2026
(equivalent to 23 Muharram 1448 AH)
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On 8 July 2026 (23 Muharram 1448 AH), the Moon over Hetauda is in its 🌗 Last Quarter phase at 44.83% illumination, age 23.19 days, crossing the ♓ Pisces constellation.
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Moon FAQ
What is the moon phase today?
The site shows the current moon phase and illumination percentage live. The moon goes through eight phases over a 29.5-day cycle: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent.
How illuminated is the moon today?
Moon illumination is calculated astronomically from the Sun-Moon-Earth angle. It ranges from 0% (new moon) to 100% (full moon), and is shown live based on your location.
What is the moon's age today?
Moon age is the number of days elapsed since the last new moon. It ranges from 0 to 29.5 days.
What time does the moon rise today?
Moonrise depends on your longitude. The site shows moonrise time in your local timezone once your location is detected.
What time does the moon set today?
Moonset depends on your longitude and latitude. The site shows moonset time in your local timezone.
When is the next full moon?
A full moon occurs every 29.5 days. The site displays the Gregorian and Hijri date of the next full moon at 100% illumination.
What's the difference between a constellation and a zodiac sign?
An astronomical constellation is a region of sky with official boundaries set by the International Astronomical Union (IAU); 88 in total, 13 along the ecliptic (including Ophiuchus). A zodiac sign is an astrological division assuming 12 equal segments (30° each) from the spring equinox — and it does NOT reflect the actual astronomical position of the Moon. We use IAU constellations, not zodiac signs.
How is the lunar cycle related to the Hijri calendar?
يَعتمد التقويم الهجري كلياً على دورة القمر. كل شهر هجري يَبدأ برؤية الهلال ويَستمر 29 أو 30 يومًا، فمجموع السنة الهجرية 354 أو 355 يومًا — أقصر من السنة الشمسية بـ 11 يومًا.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Moon today in Hetauda
What is the moon phase today in Hetauda?
The moon phase today in Hetauda is {phaseName}, with {illum}% illumination, computed astronomically for Hetauda.
How illuminated is the moon today in Hetauda?
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What is the moon's age today in Hetauda?
The moon's age today in Hetauda is {age} days within its current lunar cycle, which lasts about 29.5 days.
What time does the moon rise today in Hetauda?
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What time does the moon set today in Hetauda?
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What is the distance between the Moon and Earth today from Hetauda?
The approximate distance between the Moon and Earth today from Hetauda is about {distance} km. It may vary slightly depending on update time and calculation method.
General Questions about the Moon
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What is the Moon's age today?
Today the Moon's age is {age} days since the last new moon (full lunar cycle is 29.5 days).
When is the next full moon?
The next full moon is on {date} (Hijri: {hijri} AH) — in {days} days from today.
When is the next new moon?
The next new moon is on {date} (Hijri: {hijri} AH) — in {days} days from today.
How many days until the next full moon?
{days} days remaining until the next full moon (on {date}).
General Astronomy Questions
How is moon illumination calculated?
Moon illumination is the portion of the lunar surface lit by the sun as seen from Earth. It ranges from 0% (new moon) to 100% (full moon), calculated astronomically from the Sun–Moon–Earth angle.
What is the difference between a new moon and a crescent?
A new moon is the instant the Moon lies between Earth and Sun (0% illumination, invisible). A crescent appears one or two days after the new moon, as the first thin bow of light in the sky.
How can I see the crescent with the naked eye?
The crescent is visible after sunset on the western horizon when the Moon is at least about 15 hours old. A clear, cloudless western horizon is required.
What are the eight phases of the moon?
The eight lunar phases are: (1) New Moon, (2) Waxing Crescent, (3) First Quarter, (4) Waxing Gibbous, (5) Full Moon, (6) Waning Gibbous, (7) Last Quarter, (8) Waning Crescent. The cycle repeats every 29.5 days.
Why do moonrise times differ between cities?
Moonrise depends on a city’s longitude. The difference can reach up to 12 hours between the easternmost and westernmost parts of the world. Latitude has a minor effect on direction.
What is Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Power)?
Laylat al-Qadr is a blessed night in the last ten nights of Ramadan, most likely the 27th but possibly any of the odd nights (21, 23, 25, 27, 29).
Can the moon be seen during the day?
Yes, the moon can sometimes be seen in daytime, especially during the First Quarter, Last Quarter, and gibbous phases. During the full moon it is seen only at night.
What is a lunar eclipse and why does it happen?
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is positioned between the Sun and Moon, so the Moon enters Earth's shadow. It only happens during a full moon, and ranges from partial to total. During a total eclipse the Moon turns dark red — the "blood moon" — caused by sunlight scattering through Earth's atmosphere.
Why do we always see the same face of the Moon?
This is called "tidal locking": the Moon's rotation period (27.3 days) equals its orbital period around Earth. As a result the same hemisphere always faces Earth, while the opposite side is called the "far side" and was first photographed in 1959 by Soviet probe Luna 3.
How does the Moon affect tides?
Moon gravity pulls ocean water, causing a bulge on the Moon-facing side (high tide) and another on the opposite side due to inertia. Between them are low tides. Roughly two highs and two lows occur daily. When Moon aligns with the Sun (new or full moon), tides reach maximum — "spring tides".
Do lunar phases affect sleep and mood?
Limited scientific studies suggest some people experience sleep about 20–30 minutes shorter during full moon nights, possibly due to increased sky brightness. The effect is small and varies between individuals; there is no conclusive evidence that the Moon affects mood or behavior generally.
Why does the Moon sometimes look yellow or red?
When the Moon is near the horizon, its light passes through a thicker slice of atmosphere. Blue wavelengths scatter away, leaving red and yellow to reach the eye. This is the same effect that colors sunrise and sunset. Once high in the sky the Moon returns to its silvery-white color.
What are a "Blue Moon" and "Supermoon"?
Blue Moon: the second full moon in the same Gregorian month; occurs about every 2.7 years (it is not actually blue). Supermoon: a full moon coinciding with the Moon's closest point to Earth (perigee), making it appear ~14% larger and ~30% brighter than an average full moon.
Understanding Moon Phases
A lunar cycle takes about 29.5 days, passing through eight phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
Moonrise and moonset times vary from city to city based on longitude and timezone — that's why this page shows times in your local timezone.
Understanding Moon Phases
The Lunar Cycle and the Eight Phases
The Moon’s orbit around the Earth takes about 29.5 days — known as the lunar (synodic) month. During this time the Moon passes through eight successive phases, from New Moon through Waning Crescent, before repeating the cycle.
A New Moon is the moment the Moon lies between the Sun and Earth; the side facing Earth is completely dark (0% illumination). The Moon is not visible then because it rises and sets with the Sun.
One or two days after the New Moon, the Waxing Crescent begins to appear as a slender arc on the western horizon shortly after sunset. Illumination gradually increases from about 1% to 49%.
At 50% illumination, the Moon reaches the First Quarter and appears as a half-disc. Then comes the Waxing Gibbous phase (51% to 99%), followed by the Full Moon at 100% illumination.
The Full Moon rises at sunset and sets at sunrise. After the Full Moon, illumination decreases through the Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent phases, until the Moon returns to a New Moon again.
Why do moon times differ from one city to another?
Moonrise and moonset depend primarily on a city’s longitude. Since Earth rotates once every 24 hours, easterly cities see moonrise before westerly ones. The gap between Earth’s far east and far west can reach 12 hours.
Latitude also affects the direction of moonrise (northeast vs. southeast) and how long the Moon stays in the sky. That is why moon times in Mecca differ from Riyadh, Dubai, Cairo, London and Jakarta.
The Islamic Significance of the Lunar Cycle
The Hijri (Islamic) calendar is entirely based on the lunar cycle. Each Hijri month begins with the sighting of the crescent and lasts 29 or 30 days. This lunar cycle determines the dates of the major observances of Islam:
- Ramadan: fasting begins with the sighting of the Ramadan crescent after sunset on the 29th of Shaban.
- Eid al-Fitr: begins with the sighting of the Shawwal crescent after Ramadan.
- Hajj and Eid al-Adha: determined by the Dhu al-Hijjah crescent.
- Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Power): in the last ten nights of Ramadan, most often the 27th.
Naked-eye sighting of the crescent is required by many jurists as the start of a Hijri month. The crescent must typically be at least about 15 hours old at sunset, and high enough above the horizon to be visible.
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Countdown to Islamic Events
* The counter follows your device’s local time; dates are approximate and may differ based on crescent sighting in your country.
Monthly Hijri Calendar
Monthly Hijri Calendar
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🕋 How Long Until Ramadan?
Discover the exact days remaining until the blessed month of Ramadan with the expected Gregorian and Hijri dates. The start date may vary by one day depending on the crescent sighting in your country.
Upcoming Ramadan Start Dates
| Hijri Year | Gregorian Year | Ramadan Start (Est.) | Note |
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* All dates are astronomically estimated and may differ by one day based on sighting.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ramadan
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About the Month of Ramadan
What is Ramadan?
Ramadan is the 9th month of the Hijri lunar calendar and one of the most important months in Islam. The Quran was revealed in it, and Muslims fast from dawn to sunset throughout its days.
How is the start of Ramadan determined?
It is determined by sighting the crescent after sunset on the 29th of Shaban. If not sighted, Shaban is completed as 30 days and Ramadan begins the following day.
Why does Ramadan shift each Gregorian year?
The Hijri lunar year is about 10–11 days shorter than the Gregorian solar year, so Ramadan (along with every Islamic occasion) advances by the same amount annually in the Gregorian calendar.
Date Confirmation
The start of Ramadan is tied to sighting the crescent of 1 Ramadan. The date shown above is astronomically calculated per the arithmetic Hijri calendar and may differ by one day from the official announcement of each country’s religious authority.
How Long Until Eid al-Fitr?
Discover the days remaining until the blessed Eid al-Fitr with the expected Gregorian and Hijri dates. Eid day may vary by one day depending on the Shawwal crescent sighting in your country.
Eid al-Fitr Dates in Upcoming Years
| Hijri Year | Gregorian Year | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Note |
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* All dates are astronomical estimates and may vary by one day based on the sighting.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eid al-Fitr
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About Eid al-Fitr
What is Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr is one of the two Islamic Eids, coming after completing the fast of the blessed month of Ramadan, beginning on the first day of Shawwal. It includes takbir, Eid prayer, paying Zakat al-Fitr before prayer, and exchanging greetings.
How is Eid al-Fitr established
Eid al-Fitr is established by one of two ways: sighting the Shawwal crescent after sunset on the 29th day of Ramadan, or completing Ramadan as 30 days if the crescent is not seen.
Why does Eid al-Fitr advance each Gregorian year
The lunar Hijri year is about 10-11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so Eid al-Fitr advances the same amount each year in the Gregorian calendar, cycling through all seasons every ~33 years.
Date Confirmation
Eid al-Fitr is tied to sighting the Shawwal crescent after completing 29 or 30 days of Ramadan. The date shown is calculated astronomically per the arithmetic Hijri calendar and may differ by one day from each country’s official announcement.
🐑 How Long Until Eid al-Adha?
Discover the days remaining until the blessed Eid al-Adha with the expected Gregorian and Hijri dates. Eid al-Adha falls on Yawm al-Nahr (10 Dhul-Hijjah) and may differ by a day between countries based on the Dhul-Hijjah crescent sighting.
Eid al-Adha Dates in Upcoming Years
| Hijri Year | Gregorian Year | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Note |
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* All dates are astronomical estimates and may vary by one day based on the sighting.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Eid al-Adha
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About Eid al-Adha
What is Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is the greater of the two Islamic Eids, falling on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah after the Day of Arafah. It is known as the Day of Sacrifice, when Muslims offer animal sacrifices commemorating the sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him).
How is Eid al-Adha established
Eid al-Adha is established by confirming the start of Dhul-Hijjah through sighting its crescent, then counting to the 10th day. The date may differ by one day between countries depending on sighting.
Why does Eid al-Adha advance each Gregorian year
The lunar Hijri year is about 10–11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, so Eid al-Adha advances the same amount each year in the Gregorian calendar, cycling through all seasons every ~33 years.
Date Confirmation
Eid al-Adha is tied to Yawm al-Nahr, the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, following the Day of Arafah. The date shown is calculated astronomically per the arithmetic Hijri calendar and may differ by one day from each country’s official announcement based on Dhul-Hijjah crescent sighting.
How Long Until Hijri New Year?
Discover the days remaining until the new Hijri (Islamic lunar) year with the expected Gregorian and Hijri dates. The new year begins on 1 Muharram, and the announcement may differ by a day between countries based on the Muharram crescent sighting.
Hijri New Year Dates in Upcoming Years
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* All dates are calculated estimates and may differ by one day based on sighting.
Useful Links
Frequently Asked Questions about Hijri New Year
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About the Hijri New Year
Start of the Islamic Calendar
The Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar officially adopted by Muslims during the reign of Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab. Its starting point is the year of the Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina, and it consists of 12 lunar months.
Muharram and the Sacred Months
Muharram is one of the four sacred months (Dhul-Qi‘dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab). Islam honored it as the Arabs had before, and avoiding injustice and forbidden acts during it is especially emphasized.
The Day of Ashura
The tenth of Muharram is a virtuous day; the Prophet ﻺ fasted it in gratitude to Allah for saving Moses (peace be upon him). Fasting it together with the ninth (Tasu‘a) is recommended to differ from the People of the Book.
Date Verification
The Hijri New Year begins with the first day of Muharram. The date shown is astronomically calculated according to the tabular Hijri calendar; the official announcement may differ by one day depending on the local sighting of the Muharram crescent in each country.