Today, July 6, 2025, the moon is 11 days old and is in the Waxing Gibbous phase of its lunar cycle. It is 83% illuminated.

The phases of the Moon and their role in solar eclipses showcase the intricate relationships between Earth, the Moon, and the Sun. Observing the Moon’s changing appearance and experiencing the ...

As of Tuesday, July 9, the moon phase is still Waxing Gibbous. From Earth, 98% of the moon will appear visible NASA's Daily Moon Observation tells us.

Moon Phase: Waning gibbous (54%) Friday, July 18 ... Moon, and Sun form a perfect alignment, to our eyes, the Moon seems Full for around three days. RELATED: 20 things to see on the Moon.

The Moon is non-luminous, meaning that it does not produce light. We see the Moon because it reflects light from the Sun, and half of the Moon’s surface is always illuminated.

After downloading a moon phase calendar or purchasing moon journal, here’s what to know about the phases in the 29.5-day moon cycle ahead and how to harness their energies. Yaorusheng / Getty Images ...