Sep 18, 2025 · The eight lunar phases are, in order: new Moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full Moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. The cycle repeats about …

Oct 30, 2025 · The eight main moon phases, in order, are: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last (third) quarter, and waning crescent.

Jul 26, 2023 · If you've ever wondered why the moon looks different each night, rises at a different time, or what those strange names for the phases of the moon mean, the truth is out there.

Here's all you need to know about each phase of the lunar cycle.

The Moon goes through a cycle of eight distinct phases as it orbits Earth, each offering a unique view of its illuminated surface. The cycle kicks off with the new moon, when the Moon is positioned between …

Sep 14, 2025 · Discover the 8 phases of the Moon: how they form, how long they last, and why they appear different from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.