Watch the moon phases and libration for 2024, as seen from Earth's Southern Hemisphere, in this time-lapsed animation that is set at hourly intervals. Video credit: NASA's Scientific Visualization ...

The Moon, Earth’s nearest celestial neighbor, has fascinated humanity for ages with its ever-changing phases. Each month, the Moon transitions through a series of distinct visual stages, providing a ...

What is the moon phase today? Today, Dec. 29, 2025, the moon is 9 days old and is in the Waxing Gibbous phase of its lunar cycle. It is 74% illuminated. Moon phase Date Full Moon Dec. 4 Third/Last ...

While orbiting Earth, the moon undergoes a series of phases, each marked by its unique appearance in the sky The moon has captivated humanity since the beginning of time, but what deeper significance ...