If you have a telescope, you'll also see the Apollo 17, the last moon landing of the Apollo program. Use NASA's interactive ...

Today, July 26, 2025, the moon is 2 days old and is in the Waxing Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. It is 4% illuminated.

Last Quarter Moon occurs at 7:59 A.M. EDT. This phase of the Moon offers observers a chance to focus on our satellite’s western limb, including the huge, dark Ocean of Storms that stretches more ...

Ahead of the full moon, the first quarter moon will appear on June 2 at 11:41 p.m., followed by the last quarter moon on June 18 at 3:19 p.m. and the last quarter moon on June 25 at 6:31 a.m ...

The moon, however, plays a role on when to see the Milky Way. During the period between the last quarter moon on May 20 and the new moon appearance on May 30, the Milky Way could be most visible.

Ahead of the full moon, the first quarter moon appeared June 2 at 11:41 p.m., to be followed by the last quarter moon June 18 at 3:19 p.m. and a new moon June 25 at 6:31 a.m. Need a break?