Today, June 26, 2025, the moon is 1 days old and is in the New Moon phase of its lunar cycle. It is 1% illuminated.

Moon phases are caused by the 29.5-day cycle of the moon’s orbit, which changes the angles between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us.

The moon's cycle of phases doesn't match up exactly with our calendar dates on Earth, so the timing of full moons can shift. You'll get a full moon once during each 29.5-day cycle.

The Moon is the ultimate scene-stealer. In May 2025, the Moon runs through all its phases, giving skywatchers the full spectrum from pitch-black bliss to glow-flooded nights.

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 .

A breakdown of how to get the most out of the different moon phases, from the new moon through waxing, full, and waning cycles.

The moon, with its waxing and waning, holds profound significance in devotional practices across various cultures and spiritual traditions.Each phase of the moon is believed to influence human ...

May's flower moon will grace the skyline on Mother's Day, shining for three days. Here's what to know about May's special full moon and when to watch.. A full moon is one of the lunar phases where ...

As of Thursday, June 19, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. In this phase, the moon looks like it's only about half lit up, 42% to be exact, according to NASA.

In the new moon phase, this percentage is 0% and becomes 100% at Full moon, about 14 days later. Thanks to the regular repetition of these moments, since ancient times, the lunar phases have been ...