Tag: illumination

Your Current Moon Phase for Tuesday, Aug. 25th is Waxing Gibbous

August 25
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 77%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbous” meaning humpbacked.

Phase Details for – Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 77%
Moon Age: 10.03 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 381,355.83 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,202,458.56 km

Current Moon Phase for August 20th is Waxing Crescent

August 20
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 28%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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.

Phase Details for – Thursday, August 20, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 28%
Moon Age: 5.28 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 402,044.24 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,359,680.40 km

 
Source:
MoonGiant.com

Current Moon Phase for August 18th is Waxing Crescent

August 18
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 13%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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.

Phase Details for – Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 13%
Moon Age: 3.49 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,270.63 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,419,022.90 km

Your Current Moon Phase for August 17th is Waxing Crescent

August 17
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 7%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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.

Phase Details for – Monday, August 17, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 7%
Moon Age: 2.60 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,460.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,447,900.98 km

 
Courtesy of MoonGiant.com

Your Current Moon Phase for August 15th is Waxing Crescent

August 15
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 1%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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.

Phase Details for – Saturday, August 15, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 0.80 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,016.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,504,031.13 km
Courtesy of MoonGiant.com

Current Moon Phase for August 13th is Waning Crescent


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August 13
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 1%

The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase 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. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. 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.

Phase Details for – Thursday, August 13, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 28.48 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 397,165.98 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,557,942.23 km

Source:
MoonGiant.com

Current Moon Phase for August 12 is Waning Crescent

August 12
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 4%

 

The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination is growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase 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. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. 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.

Phase Details for – Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 27.54 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 393,216.24 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,584,047.10 km

Your Current Moon Phase for August 9th is Waning Crescent

August 9
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 25%

 

The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination in growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase 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. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. 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.

 

Phase Details for – Sunday, August 9, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 25%
Moon Age: 24.63 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 379,345.90 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,658,873.88 km
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Current Moon Phase for Wednesday, August 5th – Waning Gibbous

August 5
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 68%

The Moon today is in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

 

Phase Details for – Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 68%
Moon Age: 20.45 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 364,924.21 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,750,255.52 km

Current Moon Phase for August 4th – Waning Gibbous

August 4
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 78%

The Moon today is in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

Phase Details for – Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 78%
Moon Age: 19.35 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,556.98 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,771,561.24 km

Source:
MoonGiant.com

Your Current Moon Phase for Lammas, August 1st is Waning Gibbous

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August 1
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 98%

The Moon today is in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

Phase Details for – Saturday, August 1, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 98%
Moon Age: 15.95 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,554.74 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,831,689.98 km
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Your Current Moon Phase for Friday, July 31 – Full Blue Moon


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July 31
Full Moon
Illumination: 100%

The Moon today is in a Waning Gibbous Phase. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with a illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9am and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning. During this phase the Moon can also be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon.

Phase Details for – Friday, July 31, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 100%
Moon Age: 14.81 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 369,747.07 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,850,452.02 km

Your Current Moon Phase for July 28th is Waxing Gibbous

July 28
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 89%

 

The Moon today is in a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts round 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon will rise in the east in mid-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible though most of the night sky setting a few hour before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has it’s roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Phase Details for – Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 89%
Moon Age: 11.56 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 383,257.47 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,902,824.52 km

Your Current Moon Phase for July 23rd is Waxing Crescent

July 23
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 44%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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.

Phase Details for – Thursday, July 23, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 44%
Moon Age: 6.79 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,038.78 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 151,976,794.89 km

Current Moon Phase for July 22nd is Waxing Crescent

July 22
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 34%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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.

Phase Details for – Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 34%
Moon Age: 5.90 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,744.21 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 151,989,554.72 km

Your Current Moon Phase for July 20th is Waxing Crescent

July 20
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 18%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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.

Phase Details for – Monday, July 20, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 18%
Moon Age: 4.11 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,220.09 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,013,011.63 km

Current Moon Phase for July 19th is Waxing Crescent

July 19
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 11%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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.

Phase Details for – Sunday, July 19, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 11%
Moon Age: 3.21 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,994.24 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,023,702.40 km

Current Moon Phase for July 18th is Waxing Crescent

July 18
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 6%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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.

Phase Details for – Saturday, July 18, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 6%
Moon Age: 2.30 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,848.27 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,033,697.49 km

Current Moon Phase for July 17th is Waxing Crescent

July 17
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 2%

The Moon today is in a Waxing Crescent Phase. A Waxing Crescent is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the wester sky after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. 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.

Phase Details for – Friday, July 17, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 2%
Moon Age: 1.37 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 398,865.24 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,042,994.22 km

 

Your Current Moon Phase for July 15th is Waning Crescent

July 15
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 0%

 

The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination in growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase 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. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. 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.

 

Phase Details for – Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 0%
Moon Age: 28.99 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,902.87 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,059,482.84 km