Moon cycle

Moon cycle

The celestial dance of the Moon, as it orbits the Earth over approximately 29.5 days, showcases a mesmerizing sequence of phases — from the mysterious new moon to the brilliantly radiant full moon.
These phases are a stunning result of the interplay between the Sun's illumination and the Moon's position relative to the Earth. As the Moon moves through its orbit, the varying visibility of its sunlit surface creates a rhythmic pattern — from the faint waxing crescent to the half-lit first quarter, the nearly full waxing gibbous, the full moon, and then gradually waning through the gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent phases.

The Moon phases

An ever-changing lunar tapestry unfolds as the Moon moves through its eight phases — from the faint sliver of the new moon, to the waxing crescent's gradual growth, the sharply defined first quarter, the nearly complete waxing gibbous, and the full moon. After reaching its peak, it wanes through the gibbous, the third quarter, and finally fades into the gentle waning crescent.

The celestial mechanics behind the Moon's phases reflect the delicate balance between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. As the Moon gracefully orbits our planet, the changing amount of its surface illuminated by the Sun creates a sequence of phases visible from Earth.
This harmonious movement paints a breathtaking picture of the cosmic dance, revealing different lunar phases depending on the Moon's position relative to the Earth and the Sun.

Current Moon cycle

Current Moon cycle begins on Sunday, May 25, 2025 and ends on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Moon PhaseDateVisibility
🌑New MoonSunday, May 25, 20252.19%
🌑New MoonMonday, May 26, 20250.06%
🌑New MoonTuesday, May 27, 20250.96%
🌒Waxing CrescentWednesday, May 28, 20254.69%
🌒Waxing CrescentThursday, May 29, 202510.81%
🌒Waxing CrescentFriday, May 30, 202518.73%
🌒Waxing CrescentSaturday, May 31, 202527.86%
🌓First QuarterSunday, June 1, 202537.64%
🌓First QuarterMonday, June 2, 202547.62%
🌓First QuarterTuesday, June 3, 202557.44%
🌓First QuarterWednesday, June 4, 202566.8%
🌔Waxing GibbousThursday, June 5, 202575.43%
🌔Waxing GibbousFriday, June 6, 202583.1%
🌔Waxing GibbousSaturday, June 7, 202589.58%
🌔Waxing GibbousSunday, June 8, 202594.66%
🌕Full MoonMonday, June 9, 202598.14%
🌕Full MoonTuesday, June 10, 202599.84%
🌕Full MoonWednesday, June 11, 202599.65%
🌕Full MoonThursday, June 12, 202597.48%
🌖Waning GibbousFriday, June 13, 202593.33%
🌖Waning GibbousSaturday, June 14, 202587.27%
🌖Waning GibbousSunday, June 15, 202579.47%
🌖Waning GibbousMonday, June 16, 202570.19%
🌗Last QuarterTuesday, June 17, 202559.78%
🌗Last QuarterWednesday, June 18, 202548.68%
🌗Last QuarterThursday, June 19, 202537.42%
🌘Waning CrescentFriday, June 20, 202526.6%
🌘Waning CrescentSaturday, June 21, 202516.88%
🌘Waning CrescentSunday, June 22, 20258.92%