Look out for "Earthshine" brightening the shadowed region of the lunar disk close to the new moon phase.

The sighting of a crescent moon determines the beginning of Ramadan, when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. Here's when to see the "Ramadan moon" in the post-sunset sky.

As of Sunday, March 1, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 94% of the Moon will be lit up ...

As of Friday, Feb. 27, the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 80% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.

On February 23, 2026, a waxing crescent Moon will illuminate the sky with its golden shine.

Learn the lunar cycle and 2026 moon phases, including new moon, full moon, and quarter phases. Discover dates, illumination, and tidal effects from NASA and Space.com.

When Muslims arriving in the UK tried to sight the new crescent Moon, they would often struggle – in part due to a very British problem: the cloudy weather.

Discover the 2026 new moon dates, lunar phases, and monthly timing. Learn about black moons, Earthshine, and skywatching conditions.