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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 Monday, January 27, 2025 and ends on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Moon Phase Date Visibility
🌑New Moon Monday, January 27, 2025 2.2%
🌑New Moon Tuesday, January 28, 2025 0.15%
🌑New Moon Wednesday, January 29, 2025 0.57%
🌑New Moon Thursday, January 30, 2025 3.6%
🌒Waxing Crescent Friday, January 31, 2025 9.17%
🌒Waxing Crescent Saturday, February 1, 2025 16.98%
🌒Waxing Crescent Sunday, February 2, 2025 26.56%
🌓First Quarter Monday, February 3, 2025 37.31%
🌓First Quarter Tuesday, February 4, 2025 48.62%
🌓First Quarter Wednesday, February 5, 2025 59.87%
🌔Waxing Gibbous Thursday, February 6, 2025 70.5%
🌔Waxing Gibbous Friday, February 7, 2025 79.99%
🌔Waxing Gibbous Saturday, February 8, 2025 87.93%
🌔Waxing Gibbous Sunday, February 9, 2025 94%
🌕Full Moon Monday, February 10, 2025 98%
🌕Full Moon Tuesday, February 11, 2025 99.85%
🌕Full Moon Wednesday, February 12, 2025 99.6%
🌕Full Moon Thursday, February 13, 2025 97.37%
🌖Waning Gibbous Friday, February 14, 2025 93.35%
🌖Waning Gibbous Saturday, February 15, 2025 87.78%
🌖Waning Gibbous Sunday, February 16, 2025 80.91%
🌖Waning Gibbous Monday, February 17, 2025 72.97%
🌗Last Quarter Tuesday, February 18, 2025 64.23%
🌗Last Quarter Wednesday, February 19, 2025 54.94%
🌗Last Quarter Thursday, February 20, 2025 45.34%
🌗Last Quarter Friday, February 21, 2025 35.71%
🌘Waning Crescent Saturday, February 22, 2025 26.4%
🌘Waning Crescent Sunday, February 23, 2025 17.77%
🌘Waning Crescent Monday, February 24, 2025 10.32%
🌘Waning Crescent Tuesday, February 25, 2025 4.55%