The waxing crescent phase is a beguiling interlude in the lunar cycle, a bridge spanning the dark, enigmatic new moon and the sharp-lined, illuminated first quarter. In this phase, the moon's surface is suffused with an ever-increasing light, gradually revealing its splendor in the night sky, the illumination swelling from a mere 4% to a resplendent 31%.
This fleeting moment is a thing of beauty, ephemeral as it is, lasting only three short days before transforming into the angular first quarter. This celestial dance, a mesmerizing performance by the moon, Earth, and sun, is a testament to the infinite complexities and beauty of the universe, a reminder of the majesty of the cosmos.
Date | Ends | Visibility |
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | Friday, April 12, 2024 | 8.11 ~ 24.09 |
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | Sunday, May 12, 2024 | 5.45 ~ 27.83 |
Saturday, June 8, 2024 | Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 8.07 ~ 30.85 |
Sunday, July 7, 2024 | Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | 5.14 ~ 24.86 |
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | Friday, August 9, 2024 | 6.82 ~ 27.32 |
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | Sunday, September 8, 2024 | 3.9 ~ 30.05 |
Friday, October 4, 2024 | Monday, October 7, 2024 | 5.04 ~ 24.5 |
Sunday, November 3, 2024 | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 6.67 ~ 28.81 |
Monday, December 2, 2024 | Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 3.84 ~ 24.31 |
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Saturday, January 4, 2025 | 5.87 ~ 30.23 |
Friday, January 31, 2025 | Sunday, February 2, 2025 | 9.17 ~ 26.56 |
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Monday, March 3, 2025 | 6.68 ~ 23.07 |