Day: February 23, 2025

Weekly Horoscope Sunday, February 23 to Saturday, March 1, 2025

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All Signs

Mars has been retrograde in Cancer, which is tough for Canada and the US — both Cancer countries born July 1 and July 4. Tempers flare. People are stifled. Progress is stalled. Nothing is flowing as it should. Finally, today Mars turns direct. But this change is subtle. The fact is Mars sits at 17? Cancer from February 12 until March 9. (Three and a half weeks of a violin playing the same note!) Nevertheless, today Mars starts to inch forward. Hallelujah! This is hopeful. This is positive. This is constructive. But it’s slow. By early May, change will become apparent. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde (not Mars) occurs March 15 to April 7. (The shadow phase March 8 – April 27.) This window is a poor time to buy ground transportation, technology, computers and cell phones. Forewarned is forearmed! (Nothing to do with four arms or forearms.)

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Because the Sun is hiding in your chart right now, you’re happy to play things low-key and take a backseat or work behind the scenes. Nevertheless, starting today, your ruler Mars will no longer be retrograde. This will be like taking the brakes off. You won’t move forward because you’re not stepping on the gas; but at least, the brakes are off. In a few weeks, you’ll feel matters related to home and family began to gather momentum. This means home improvements and anything related to renovations or real-estate negotiations will start to unfold with promise, and there will be increased activity where you live. Unfortunately, domestic strife might arise if you don’t agree with others. And so it goes.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Finally! The pace of your life will pick up slowly in the next few weeks. Likewise, your energy will also increase slowly, and noticeably after March 9. (You can count on this.) Not only will you feel your energy increase, the dynamics of your intellect and your communications with others will become more purposeful, even aggressive, especially if anyone disagrees with you. This is because you’ll identify with your ideas! As your energy picks up, likewise, your daily calendar will become busier with appointments, errands, short trips, travel plans plus reading, writing and studying. You have something to say!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Financial matters and dealing with your possessions and the things you own have been stressful. You might have struggled with money decisions, while some of you lost your gusto to earn money or boost your earnings. This has been a concern. You might also have become a victim of your possessions. Be encouraged to know that these doubts will fade starting today. In fact, in a few weeks, you’ll be purposeful, confident and active in moving your assets around and using your money to do your bidding. You will use your money to benefit yourself, buying things and taking care of your possessions in a way that makes you feel good. After all, with Jupiter in your sign, you have divine protection!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Life has been challenging for you in the past few months because Mars has been retrograde in your sign. Starting today, this is over. But like a large ship that takes a while to slowly turn, it will take a few weeks for you to feel the energy building up until you’re pumped! At that point, you will be productive. You will assert yourself among others. You’ll be more of a fighter for your own rights as well as the rights of others. Basically, you will sense down deep, that this is your chance to show the world what you can do. If not now, then when? For the first time in 12 years, lucky Jupiter is going to enter your sign this summer in June. Then, you’ll be PowerPoint on steroids! All hail!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This has been a difficult time for you because some of your worst fears seem to be possible, creating feelings of self-doubt or making you paralyzed to act. But not entirely. Your fun-loving self still shines through and you have enjoyed good times. Nevertheless, this shadow phase has been there for the last few months. Be reassured that starting today, these feelings of angst and concern will start to diminish. In the next few weeks, your confidence will grow and by April 18, fiery Mars will burst back into your sign making you will feel empowered! “Bring me my bow of burnished gold. Bring me my arrows of desire…… Bring me my chariot of fire!”

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You like to help others because it makes you feel good. (We all feel this way but I think Virgos feel this more strongly than other signs. It’s a blessing you have.) But in the last few months, your interactions with groups, clubs, organizations and friends has challenged some basic principles. If options were not obvious or readily available, you ignored the demands of others because it seemed too hard to do something about it. (Yes, I know this is not like you.) Starting today, you will slowly turn things around. In fact, after a few weeks, you’ll become more involved with friends and groups and make things happen! You’ll enjoy being physically active and even competitive with others! Oh yeah.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You sense that you’re approaching an opportunity later this year when you will make a great impression on others. (This is true.) Therefore, it’s in your best interest to do whatever you can to be performance ready. Nevertheless, in the last several weeks, this hasn’t motivated you. Meh. In part this was because you had a lot on your plate; plus, the motivation just wasn’t there. (Let’s put that P back in apathy.) However, starting today a new wind will begin blowing through your world and in a few weeks, your ambition to achieve will be aroused! In fact, you’ll be so determined, you might clash with bosses or authority figures. One thing that will support you now is that you’re keen to work! (This is a fortuitous coincidence.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Recently the beliefs that you have embraced have been challenged. You have questioned your respect for tradition. Along with this, your desire to travel has been frustrated with obstacles and delays. No worries. As of today, this confusing, frustrating energy will begin to subside and slowly, in its place, you will find that you are excited about creative, intellectual opportunities. You might have a chance to travel. Avenues in publishing, the media, the law and medicine will be hold promise for you. Some of you will meet exciting people from different backgrounds and other cultures. Ironically, the thing that you have been trying to do will suddenly become possible and you will expand your knowledge of the world. Yay!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Now that Mars is moving forward, your ego will get stronger when it comes to confronting others about financial situations, disputes about inheritances, discussions about shared property and defining shared responsibilities. You won’t hesitate to speak up and defend your rights. However, you might choose to reevaluate or modify your position on something. After all, you’re dealing with possessions, property and debt that are jointly held. (This includes credit card companies.) Interactions with a parent are significant. Home repairs are likely. Nevertheless, Venus will guarantee fun socializing with others!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Mars retrograde opposite your sign has created angst in your closest relationships and partnerships. (I know you’re nodding your head.) The good news is that as of today, much of this tension will reduce. Nevertheless, Mars will still be opposite your sign, creating some tension in a testy way. But the positive note is that you will be more successful in airing your grievances and standing up for yourself. Furthermore, both parties will be inclined now to put energy into repairing the relationship. This is a busy time with short trips, conversations, reading and studying. Make time to relax and entertain at home. Share good food and drink with a friend.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Good news! The fact that Mars is no longer retrograde is excellent for you because both your health and your ability to work efficiently have been adversely affected. One aspect of these problems was your own self-doubt and even fear. But now these negative forces are diminished. You’ll move forward. Your new strength and attitude will build (albeit slowly) but they will strengthen in the next eight weeks. You’ll be that confident Action Hero once again! Continue to focus on financial matters and acting on moneymaking ideas. Fortunately, right now you have the ability to appreciate the beauty of your daily surroundings – which is a blessing.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your relationships with your kids as well as your relationships with romantic partners (to say nothing of your involvement with creative projects and socializing with others) has been off the rails lately. We both know this. Starting today those influences that were contributing to this dysfunctional situation will end. Admittedly, as you slowly turn 180? to go in the opposite direction, the improvements will come but incrementally, which means you must be patient. Be patient with your kids. Be patient with romantic partners. Be patient with your own appreciation (or lack of it) of your creative talents. Happier times are waiting for you as the next eight weeks unfold. Count on this!

February 23 to 28, March 1, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

Moon Phase for Sunday: Feb 23, 2025

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on February 23 has an illumination of 22%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On February 23 the Moon is 24.99 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 22%
Moon Age: 24.99 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 389,269.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,060,175.33 km

Moon Phase for Monday: Feb 24, 2025

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on February 24 has an illumination of 14%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On February 24 the Moon is 25.99 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 14%
Moon Age: 25.99 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 384,407.54 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,094,677.04 km

 

Moon Phase for Tuesday: Feb 25, 2025

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on February 25 has an illumination of 7%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On February 25 the Moon is 27.02 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 7%
Moon Age: 27.02 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 379,489.67 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,129,624.71 km

Moon Phase for Wednesday: Feb 26, 2025

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The Waning Crescent on February 26 has an illumination of 2%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On February 26 the Moon is 28.1 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 28.10 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 374,800.90 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,165,007.39 km

Moon Phase for Thursday: Feb 27, 2025

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Crescent phase. This phase is best viewed just before the sunrise in the western sky. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this part of the Moon cycle, the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Today’s Waning Crescent Phase

The on February 27 has an illumination of 0%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On February 27 the Moon is 29.2 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase:
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 29.20 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,624.75 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,200,813.97 km

Moon Phase for Friday: Feb 28, 2025

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a New Moon phase. During this phase the Moon is too close to the sun in the sky to be visible. The moon rises and sets with the sun and is not present in the night sky. Because of this the night sky is darker and an excellent time to view other celestial objects. Like the Full Moon, a New Moon happens at a very specific time when the sun and moon have the same ecliptic longitude and it can be measured down to the second it occurs.

Visit the February 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s New Moon Phase

The New Moon on February 28 has an illumination of 1%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On February 28 the Moon is 0.8 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: New Moon
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 0.80 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 367,219.49 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,237,033.26 km

 

Moon Phase for Saturday: March 1, 2025

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on March 1 has an illumination of 4%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On March 1 the Moon is 1.94 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.94 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,795.96 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,273,653.93 km

23 February to 1 March 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere

Source: nineplanets.org

Moon Phase for Sunday Feb 23rd, 2025

The current moon phase for today is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 24.59 days old and 27.55% illuminated with a tilt of -56.423°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 389,843.76 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for today is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 24.59 days

Moon illumination: 27.55%

Moon tilt: -56.423°

Moon angle: 0.51

Moon distance: 389,843.76 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

Moon Phase for Monday Feb 24th, 2025

The current moon phase for February 24th, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 25.63 days old and 18.34% illuminated with a tilt of -63.68°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 383,913.26 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for February 24th, 2025 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 25.63 days

Moon illumination: 18.34%

Moon tilt: -63.68°

Moon angle: 0.52

Moon distance: 383,913.26 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

Moon Phase for Tuesday Feb 25th, 2025

The current moon phase for February 25th, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 26.67 days old and 10.42% illuminated with a tilt of -70.209°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 377,848.55 km and the moon sign is Capricorn.

The Moon phase for February 25th, 2025 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 26.67 days

Moon illumination: 10.42%

Moon tilt: -70.209°

Moon angle: 0.53

Moon distance: 377,848.55 km

Moon sign: Capricorn

Moon Phase for Wednesday Feb 26th, 2025

The current moon phase for February 26th, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 27.71 days old and 4.39% illuminated with a tilt of -76.158°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 372,178.61 km and the moon sign is Aquarius.

The Moon phase for February 26th, 2025 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 27.71 days

Moon illumination: 4.39%

Moon tilt: -76.158°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 372,178.61 km

Moon sign: Aquarius

Moon Phase for Thursday Feb 27th, 2025

The current moon phase for February 27th, 2025 is the Waning Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 28.74 days old and 0.81% illuminated with a tilt of -84.052°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 367,426.89 km and the moon sign is Aquarius.

The Moon phase for February 27th, 2025 is a Waning Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon is less than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 0% illumination (which would be a New Moon).

In this part of the moon cycle, it is getting closer and closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing earth with a decreasingly thin crescent being illuminated.

The waning (shrinking) crescement Moon will rise at around midnight, transit the meridian after sunrise, before setting after noon. This phase is best viewed 1-2 hours before sunrise and is a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the illuminated crescent you can see the craters and mountains of the moon casting long shadows.

The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.

Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.

Fun fact: the illuminated side of a waning crescent moon is always pointed eastwards, towards the sunrise.

Phase Details

Phase: Waning Crescent

Moon age: 28.74 days

Moon illumination: 0.81%

Moon tilt: -84.052°

Moon angle: 0.54

Moon distance: 367,426.89 km

Moon sign: Aquarius

Moon Phase for Friday Feb 28th, 2025

The current moon phase for February 28th, 2025 is the New Moon phase.

On this day, the moon is 0.35 days old and 0.11% illuminated with a tilt of 128.638°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 364,022.67 km and the moon sign is Pisces.

The Moon phase for February 28th, 2025 is the New Moon phase. In this phase, the moon is positioned between the Sun and Earth and is 0% illuminated (i.e the moon is not visible to us in the sky).

Due to the alignment of the Sun, the Moon and Earth, the side of the moon that faces Earth is left in complete darkness. In technical terms this is referred to as a conjunction or Syzygy.

Also, during the New Moon phase, the moon rises and sets at around the same time as the Sun. This brings to the moon too close to the glare of the Sun for us to see the moon with the naked eye.

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Fun fact: The moon can’t emit its own light, it can only reflect the light from the Sun’s rays. Since there is no sunlight during the New Moon phase there is nothing to reflect, so the moon becomes completely dark and unable to be seen in the sky.

Phase Details

Phase: New Moon

Moon age: 0.35 days

Moon illumination: 0.11%

Moon tilt: 128.638°

Moon angle: 0.55

Moon distance: 364,022.67 km

Moon sign: Pisces

Moon Phase for Saturday Mar 1st, 2025

The current moon phase for March 1st, 2025 is the Waxing Crescent phase.

On this day, the moon is 1.39 days old and 2.47% illuminated with a tilt of 107.224°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 362,235.92 km and the moon sign is Pisces.

The Moon phase for March 1st, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

The Waxing Crescent phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. The moon is close to the Sun in the sky and the right edge will become brighter as it approaches 50% illumination and the First Quarter phase

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Fun fact: although only a small part of the Moon is illuminated in the Waxing Crescent phase, you can still sometimes see the rest of moon as faintly visible. This is known as “earthshine” or Da Vinci glow and is a result of sunlight being reflected off the Earth and back to the Moon.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent

Moon age: 1.39 days

Moon illumination: 2.47%

Moon tilt: 107.224°

Moon angle: 0.55

Moon distance: 362,235.92 km

Moon sign: Pisces

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