The last half moon of 2023 will shine tonight (Dec. 19). The now seven-day-old moon will be over half-lit in its first quarter phase, shining fairly brightly in the Pisces constellation.

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Half of the moon will be illuminated as it reaches its first quarter phase on Monday, June 2. The first quarter phase marks the quarter point on the moon's monthly journey, according to NASA.

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