Moon Phase on July 24, 2025: Anticipations for the Day


The moon is obscured from sight this evening as we enter a new stage of the lunar cycle.

The lunar cycle is made up of eight unique phases of the moon’s visibility. This complete cycle spans roughly 29.5 days, as reported by NASA, and these phases take place as the Sun lights up various areas of the moon while it travels around Earth.

So, what’s going on tonight, July 24, and what stage are we at in the lunar cycle? Keep reading to discover.

What is the moon phase for today?

As of Thursday, July 24, the moon phase is New Moon. This indicates that the moon is entirely unseen by us tonight, 0% visibility to be exact (according to NASA’s Daily Moon Observation).

It is day 29 of the lunar cycle, and with 0% visibility, no mares or craters on the moon’s surface are observable.

When will the next full moon occur?

The upcoming full moon will take place on August 9. The last full moon was on July 10.

What do moon phases mean?

According to NASA, moon phases arise from the 29.5-day cycle of the moon’s orbit, which shifts the angles among the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Moon phases depict how the moon looks from Earth as it revolves around us. We consistently see the same side of the moon, yet the section illuminated by the Sun varies depending on its orbital position. This leads to full moons, half moons, and moons that seem entirely unseen. There are eight main moon phases, cycling in repetition:

New Moon – The moon is located between Earth and the sun, causing the side we observe to be dark (invisible to sight).

Waxing Crescent – A small segment of light emerges on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter – Half of the moon is brightened on the right side, appearing as a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous – More than half is illuminated, but it is not yet full.

Full Moon – The complete face of the moon is lit and entirely visible.

Waning Gibbous – The moon starts to lose light on the right side.

Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) – Another half-moon, but now the left side is illuminated.

Waning Crescent – A slim sliver of light lingers on the left side before going dark again.