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 Phase | Date | Visibility |
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🌑New Moon | Sunday, May 25, 2025 | 2.19% |
🌑New Moon | Monday, May 26, 2025 | 0.06% |
🌑New Moon | Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | 0.96% |
🌒Waxing Crescent | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 4.69% |
🌒Waxing Crescent | Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 10.81% |
🌒Waxing Crescent | Friday, May 30, 2025 | 18.73% |
🌒Waxing Crescent | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 27.86% |
🌓First Quarter | Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 37.64% |
🌓First Quarter | Monday, June 2, 2025 | 47.62% |
🌓First Quarter | Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 57.44% |
🌓First Quarter | Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 66.8% |
🌔Waxing Gibbous | Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 75.43% |
🌔Waxing Gibbous | Friday, June 6, 2025 | 83.1% |
🌔Waxing Gibbous | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 89.58% |
🌔Waxing Gibbous | Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 94.66% |
🌕Full Moon | Monday, June 9, 2025 | 98.14% |
🌕Full Moon | Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | 99.84% |
🌕Full Moon | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 99.65% |
🌕Full Moon | Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 97.48% |
🌖Waning Gibbous | Friday, June 13, 2025 | 93.33% |
🌖Waning Gibbous | Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 87.27% |
🌖Waning Gibbous | Sunday, June 15, 2025 | 79.47% |
🌖Waning Gibbous | Monday, June 16, 2025 | 70.19% |
🌗Last Quarter | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 59.78% |
🌗Last Quarter | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 48.68% |
🌗Last Quarter | Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 37.42% |
🌘Waning Crescent | Friday, June 20, 2025 | 26.6% |
🌘Waning Crescent | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 16.88% |
🌘Waning Crescent | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 8.92% |