The Today Moon is in a Waxing Gibbous phase, with 95% illumination. This means the moon is almost full, shining brightly in the night sky and setting a few hours before sunrise. The Waxing Gibbous phase lasts approximately seven days, with the moon’s visible surface growing larger each night until it reaches the Full Moon phase. The moon rises in the east in the mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset during this phase. The term “Gibbous,” meaning humpbacked, aptly describes the moon’s appearance during this time.
The today moon is 12.69 days old, counting from the last New Moon. The lunar cycle, encompassing all eight moon phases, takes 29.53 days to complete as the moon orbits the Earth. The percentage of the moon illuminated by the sun, known as the illumination, can vary up to 10% per day.
The current moon sign today is Cancer, positioned at 23.45° within the sign. The moon’s presence in Cancer influences emotions and intuition. The moon entered Cancer on February 8th, 2025 and will transition into Leo on February 11th, 2025. Each zodiac moon sign typically lasts for about 2 to 2.5 days as the moon journeys through the twelve signs of the zodiac, reflecting its celestial position.
The eight lunar phases comprise a full lunar cycle. The four primary moon phases are the Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter, and Last Quarter. These major phases are interspersed with four minor phases: Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous, and Waning Crescent. Each phase represents a different stage in the moon’s monthly journey.
