The Moon Quarters

The moon’s four main phases – new moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter – can occur at slightly different times and locations on Earth. During these primary phases, the fraction of Moon that is illuminated gradually changes; two intermediate phases – crescent and gibbous – appear between these principal ones. First Quarter Moon…

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What Will the Moon Phase Be Tonight? – find more about this

The moon phase for tonight will be a Waning Gibbous. This is the first phase following a Full Moon where the illumination of the moon decreases each day until it reaches 50% (the Last Quarter phase). The moon will rise after sunset in the east, transit the meridian after midnight, and set after sunrise in…

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What Will the Moon Phase Be Tomorrow? – find more about this

The moon changes its appearance each month based on its position in relation to the Sun and Earth. Throughout the cycle the Moon goes from being a complete shadow to fully illuminated. This is called a phase. Today the Moon is in a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before sunrise in…