How to Track the Moon

Tracking the various phases of the moon can be an enjoyable pastime for the amateur astronomer and an important activity for fishermen, sailors, farmers and ranchers, because tides and livestock can be affected by the moon. Tracking is relatively easy with access to the appropriate charts, such as those in an almanac or various online resources.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Search online for a lunar phase calendar. Several digital versions of almanacs with this information are readily available for free.

   • 2

     Select an online lunar phase calendar and open it.

   • 3

     Enter your location and the month into the lunar phase tracking tool. It will show the complete phases of the moon for your given month and location.