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Moon cycle

Moon cycle

The celestial dance of the moon as it orbits the Earth, taking approximately 29.5 days to complete one full cycle, is punctuated by its mesmerizing display of different phases - from the eerie new moon to the brilliantly radiant full moon.
These phases are an awe-inspiring spectacle, the result of the interplay between the sun's illumination and the moon's position relative to the Earth. As the moon travels through its orbit, the varying amount of its surface that is lit by the sun creates a rhythmic progression of phases - from the barely visible waxing crescent, to the half-lit first quarter, to the near full waxing gibbous, to the fullest expression of the full moon, followed by the waning gibbous, last quarter, and finally the waning crescent.

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, to the sharply defined first quarter, to the waxing gibbous' almost complete illumination. The full moon then takes center stage, only to give way to the waning gibbous, the third quarter's decrease in light, and finally the waning crescent's gentle descent into darkness.

The celestial mechanics of the moon's phases are a testament to the delicate interplay between the Earth, moon, and sun. The moon, in its stately orbit around our planet, presents a constantly evolving visage, as the amount of its surface illuminated by the sun changes, creating a visual rhythm known as its phase.
As the moon moves in its orbit, the delicate balance between the Earth, moon, and sun dictates the amount of the moon's illuminated surface visible from our vantage point, painting a breathtaking picture of the celestial dance between these celestial bodies.

Current Moon cycle

Current Moon cycle begins on Friday, March 8, 2024 and ends on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Moon Phase Date Visibility
🌑New Moon Friday, March 8, 2024 2.14%
🌑New Moon Saturday, March 9, 2024 0.05%
🌑New Moon Sunday, March 10, 2024 0.94%
🌒Waxing Crescent Monday, March 11, 2024 4.78%
🌒Waxing Crescent Tuesday, March 12, 2024 11.19%
🌒Waxing Crescent Wednesday, March 13, 2024 19.55%
🌒Waxing Crescent Thursday, March 14, 2024 29.19%
🌓First Quarter Friday, March 15, 2024 39.48%
🌓First Quarter Saturday, March 16, 2024 49.89%
🌓First Quarter Sunday, March 17, 2024 59.99%
🌔Waxing Gibbous Monday, March 18, 2024 69.45%
🌔Waxing Gibbous Tuesday, March 19, 2024 77.99%
🌔Waxing Gibbous Wednesday, March 20, 2024 85.38%
🌔Waxing Gibbous Thursday, March 21, 2024 91.43%
🌔Waxing Gibbous Friday, March 22, 2024 95.96%
🌕Full Moon Saturday, March 23, 2024 98.85%
🌕Full Moon Sunday, March 24, 2024 99.98%
🌕Full Moon Monday, March 25, 2024 99.31%
🌕Full Moon Tuesday, March 26, 2024 96.82%
🌖Waning Gibbous Wednesday, March 27, 2024 92.54%
🌖Waning Gibbous Thursday, March 28, 2024 86.58%
🌖Waning Gibbous Friday, March 29, 2024 79.07%
🌖Waning Gibbous Saturday, March 30, 2024 70.22%
🌗Last Quarter Sunday, March 31, 2024 60.3%
🌗Last Quarter Monday, April 1, 2024 49.65%
🌗Last Quarter Tuesday, April 2, 2024 38.71%
🌘Waning Crescent Wednesday, April 3, 2024 28.01%
🌘Waning Crescent Thursday, April 4, 2024 18.18%
🌘Waning Crescent Friday, April 5, 2024 9.9%
🌘Waning Crescent Saturday, April 6, 2024 3.85%