Moon phase today explained: What the moon will look like on November 3, 2025
We know this is the case, but the moon is not yet full. In fact, there are still two days left until this month’s deal. But don’t worry, there’s still so much to see tonight. Just keep reading to find out.
What is the moon phase today?
Since Monday, November 3, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA’s Daily Moon Observation, 94% of the Moon will be illuminated tonight.
The moon is almost full and there is so much to see. For those who look up without any visual aid, among the things you can see are Tycho Crater, Mare Fecunditatis and Oceanus Procellarum. With binoculars, your list of observations grows, with a particularly high chance of seeing the Gassendi and Archimedes craters as well as Mare Frigoris. If you have a telescope, you’ll also see Rima Ariadaeus, the landing sites of Apollo 15 and 16, and the Fra Mauro Highlands.
When will the next full moon be?
The next full moon will be on November 5.
What are moon phases?
NASA explains that the Moon goes through different phases as it travels around Earth for approximately 29.5 days. Phases result from changing angles between the Sun, Moon and Earth. From our perspective, the moon may appear fully lit, partially lit, or even disappear, even though we always see the same side. What changes is the amount of sunlight that bounces off its surface depending on its position in orbit; a repeating pattern called the lunar cycle.
The eight main phases of the moon are:
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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).
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.
