Moon Phase on February 8, 2025: Waxing Gibbous with 62% Illumination
On February 8, 2025, the Moon will be in its Waning Gibbous phase, with 62% illumination, offering visibility of features like Mares Vaporum and Imbrium.
On Sunday, February 8, 2025, the Moon will be in its Waning Gibbous phase, with 62% of its surface illuminated. Observers can expect to see features such as Mares Vaporum and Imbrium, as well as the Aristarchus Plateau. Using binoculars, additional details like the Clavius and Archimedes craters, along with the Alps Mountains, will be visible. Telescope users may also observe the Apollo 14 and 15 landing sites and the Rima Ariadaeus. The next Full Moon is anticipated on March 3, 2025. A complete lunar cycle lasts approximately 29.5 days, during which the Moon transitions through eight phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent. These phases result from the changing positions of the Moon relative to Earth and the Sun, affecting the portion of the Moon illuminated and visible from Earth.