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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sunday, March 30, 2025 | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 4.43 ~ 29.18 |
| Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 8.26 ~ 25.1 |
| Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 5.99 ~ 30.22 |
| Thursday, June 26, 2025 | Sunday, June 29, 2025 | 3.97 ~ 25.06 |
| Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 6.48 ~ 28.26 |
| Sunday, August 24, 2025 | Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 3.85 ~ 30.71 |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 5.19 ~ 24.29 |
| Thursday, October 23, 2025 | Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 6.27 ~ 26.28 |