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Your Current Moon Phase for July 14th is Waning Crescent

July 14
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 3%

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 – Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 3%
Moon Age: 28.00 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 386,275.01 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,066,670.30 km

 

 

Current Moon Phase for Monday, July 13th – Waning Crescent

July 13
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 7%

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 – Monday, July 13, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 7%
Moon Age: 27.00 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 381,506.45 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,073,150.57 km

Current Moon Phase for Sunday, July 12th is Waning Crescent

July 12
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 14%

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, July 12, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 14%
Moon Age: 25.98 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 376,843.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,078,921.91 km

 

Current Moon Phase for Thursday, July 9th – Waning Crescent

July 9
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 43%

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 – Thursday, July 9, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 43%
Moon Age: 22.84 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 365,963.62 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,091,967.85 km

Current Moon Phase for July 7th is Waning Gibbous

July 7
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 65%

 

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, July 7, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 65%
Moon Age: 20.69 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,312.25 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,097,097.27 km

 

Current Moon Phase for July 6 is Waning Gibbous

July 6
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 76%

 

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 – Monday, July 6, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 76%
Moon Age: 19.59 days
Moon Angle: 0.55
Moon Distance: 363,713.36 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,098,589.26 km

 

Source:

MoonGiant.com

Current Moon Phase for July 4th is Waning Gibbous

July 4
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 92%

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, July 4, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 92%
Moon Age: 17.38 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 367,891.52 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,099,425.84 km

Your Current Moon Phase for July 3rd is Waning Gibbous

July 3
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 97%

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 3, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 97%
Moon Age: 16.28 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 371,429.78 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,098,770.20 km

Source:
MoonGiant.com

Current Moon Phase for June 30th is Waxing Gibbous

June 30
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 97%

 

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, June 30, 2015

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 97%
Moon Age: 13.09 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 385,257.86 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,092,510.22 km

Current Moon Phase for June 29th is Waxing Gibbous

June 29
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 92%

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 – Monday, June 29, 2015

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 92%
Moon Age: 12.08 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 390,051.95 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,088,994.41 km
Source:
MoonGiant.com

The Current Moon Phase for June 26th is Waxing Gibbous

June 26
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 69%

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 – Friday, June 26, 2015

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 69%
Moon Age: 9.22 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 401,541.05 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,074,172.67 km

Your Current Moon Phase for June 25th – Waxing Gibbous

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June 25
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 60%

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 – Thursday, June 25, 2015

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 60%
Moon Age: 8.32 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,824.06 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,067,811.73 km

Your Current Moon Phase for June 23rd is Waxing Crescent

June 23
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 41%

 

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, June 23, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 41%
Moon Age: 6.53 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 405,490.51 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,052,969.24 km

Your Current Moon Phase for Monday, June 22nd – Waxing Crescent

June 22
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 32%

 

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, June 22, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 32%
Moon Age: 5.64 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 404,821.17 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,044,491.68 km

Current Moon Phase for Midsummer Solstice, June 21 is Waxing Crescent

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June 21

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 23%

 

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 western 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, June 21, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 23%
Moon Age: 4.73 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 403,173.82 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,035,312.86 km

 

Current Moon Phase for June 18th is Waxing Crescent

June 18
Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 4%

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, June 18, 2015

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.92 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 393,186.14 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,003,594.44 km

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Your Current Moon Phase for June 14th – Waning Crescent

June 14
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 5%

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, June 14, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 5%
Moon Age: 27.36 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 374,504.60 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 151,951,656.45 km
Courtesy of MoonGiant.com

Your Current Moon Phase for June 13th – Waning Crescent

June 13
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 11%

 

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 – Saturday, June 13, 2015
Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 11%
Moon Age: 26.29 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 370,464.20 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 151,936,971.96 km

 

Courtesy of MoonGiant.com

Your Daily Moon Phase for June 8th – Waning Gibbous

June 8
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 63%

 

today – Monday, June 8, 2015

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.

 Source:
MoonGiant.com

Current Moon Phase for June 5th is Waning Gibbous

June 5
Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 91%

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, June 5, 2015

Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 91%
Moon Age: 17.69 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 373,455.51 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,795,661.04 km

 

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