Each of these primary moon phases marks a quarter of the lunar cycle and lasts only a moment. The remaining phases – "waxing crescent ... when it's waning. (In the Southern Hemisphere ...

Today, March 27, 2025, the moon is 27 days old and is in the Waning Crescent phase of its lunar cycle. It is 5% illuminated. Don't miss the upcoming partial solar eclipse on March 29! Moon phase ...

And with just a waning crescent moon in the sky ... appear the brightest on cloudless nights when the moon wanes smallest. The Southern Hemisphere will have the best view of Eta Aquarids, but ...