Moon Phase on February 25, 2026: Waxing Gibbous with 64% Illumination
On February 25, 2026, the Moon will be in its Waxing Gibbous phase, with 64% of its surface illuminated.
On February 25, 2026, the Moon will be in its Waxing Gibbous phase, with 64% of its surface illuminated. This phase occurs as the Moon progresses from the First Quarter to the Full Moon, with the illuminated portion increasing each night.
The Moon's phases result from its orbit around Earth, which takes approximately 29.5 days. During this cycle, the Moon transitions through eight distinct phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent. These phases are determined by the relative positions of the Moon, Earth, and the Sun, affecting the amount of sunlight reflecting off the Moon's surface as seen from Earth.
The next Full Moon is expected on March 3, 2026. Observing the Moon during its Waxing Gibbous phase provides an opportunity to view lunar features such as craters and maria, which are more pronounced due to the angle of sunlight.