Waxing Gibbous phase

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Waxing Gibbous

Waxing Gibbous: The Moon Approaches Fullness

The waxing gibbous phase follows the first quarter, where the moon's light increases beyond half, but it isn't quite full yet. This phase is marked by a moon that is bright and almost complete, glowing from 51% to about 99%. The waxing gibbous moon signals that the full moon is just around the corner, its light becoming more radiant each night.
This stage is filled with anticipation as the moon nears its fullest, shining brilliantly in the night sky.

Dates of the waxing gibbous phase

DateEndsVisibility
Thursday, July 23, 2026Sunday, July 26, 202673.65 ~ 93.7
Saturday, August 22, 2026Tuesday, August 25, 202676.08 ~ 95.2
Sunday, September 20, 2026Wednesday, September 23, 202669.72 ~ 92.01
Tuesday, October 20, 2026Friday, October 23, 202671.82 ~ 94.04
Thursday, November 19, 2026Saturday, November 21, 202674.43 ~ 90.63
Saturday, December 19, 2026Monday, December 21, 202678 ~ 93.63
Sunday, January 17, 2027Tuesday, January 19, 202772.95 ~ 90.64
Tuesday, February 16, 2027Thursday, February 18, 202778.74 ~ 94.4
Wednesday, March 17, 2027Friday, March 19, 202775.43 ~ 92.18
Thursday, April 15, 2027Sunday, April 18, 202772.55 ~ 95.61
Friday, May 14, 2027Monday, May 17, 202769.79 ~ 93.61
Sunday, June 13, 2027Wednesday, June 16, 202776.28 ~ 96.01