This evening’s moon provides a lot to admire, and following nights of limited visibility, we are excited.

The diminished visibility stems from our place in the lunar cycle, which encompasses eight unique phases of the moon’s visibility. The full cycle extends approximately 29.5 days, as per NASA, and these phases take place as the Sun lights up different areas of the moon while it revolves around Earth.

Learn about the moon’s condition tonight, June 29.

What is the moon phase today?

On Sunday, June 29, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent. This evening, 20% of the moon will be lit (according to NASA’s Daily Moon Observation).

This indicates the fourth day of the ongoing lunar cycle, and after days of restricted visibility, there is much to witness on the moon’s surface tonight.

With just your unaided eye, you can identify the Mare Crisium and the Mare Fecunditatis. The Mare Crisium, referred to as the “Sea of Crises,” spans a considerable area, around 109,000 square miles, nearly comparable to Nevada, according to NASA.

The Mare Fecunditatis, or the “Sea of Fertility,” is an impact crater. It was the location of the first automated sample collection in 1970.

If you possess binoculars or a telescope, you’ll find an additional delight in the Endymion Crater. NASA indicates this crater measures 78 miles in diameter and is noted for its dark, flat floor, formed by solidified lava.

When will the next full moon occur?

The full moon in June took place on June 11. The following full moon will be on July 10.

What are the phases of the moon?

According to NASA, moon phases are a component of a 29.5-day lunar cycle. This cycle results from the angles formed between the sun, moon, and Earth. Moon phases illustrate the moon’s appearance from Earth as it revolves around us. We consistently see the same side of the moon, but the portion illuminated by the Sun varies depending on its orbital position. This variation leads to full moons, half moons, and moons that appear absent. There are eight primary moon phases, which recur in a cycle:

New Moon – The moon is situated between the Earth and the sun, rendering the side we perceive dark (not visible to the eye).

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

First Quarter – The right side of the moon is lit up halfway, resembling a half-moon.

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

Full Moon – The