Moon phase today explained: What the moon will look like on November 24, 2025
The moon strives to be full again, and on the fourth day of the lunar cycle it already appears larger in the sky. Keep reading to see what you can spot on its surface tonight.
What is the moon phase today?
Since Monday, November 24, the phase of the moon is the waxing crescent. That means 16% of the Moon is illuminated tonight, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Observation.
With the naked eye, you will be able to see the mares Fecunditatis and Crisium this evening. With binoculars or a telescope, you can also spot Endymion Crater in the upper right corner. If you are in the southern hemisphere, this will be positioned at the bottom left.
When will the next full moon be?
The next full moon will take place on December 4, it will be the last of three consecutive supermoons. The last full moon was on November 5.
What are moon phases?
According to NASA, the phases of the moon make up the lunar cycle, a repeating cycle that lasts approximately 29.5 days. These phases describe how the Moon appears from Earth as it orbits our planet. We always see the same side of the Moon, but the amount of sunlight illuminating it changes throughout its orbit. That’s why sometimes it looks full, sometimes half and sometimes disappears completely. There are eight phases of the moon:
New Moon – The Moon sits between the Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it’s invisible to the naked eye).
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Waxed Crescent – A small burst of light appears on the right side (northern hemisphere).
First Quarter – Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half moon.
Waxing Gibbous – More than half is lit, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon – The entire face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous – The moon begins to lose light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) – Another half moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent – A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before turning dark again.
