Waxing Gibbous Moon Illuminates Night Sky Ahead of April's Full Moon
On March 29, 2026, the Moon enters its Waxing Gibbous phase, with 88% illumination, leading up to the Full Moon on April 1.
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Moon will be in its Waxing Gibbous phase, with approximately 88% of its surface illuminated. This phase occurs as the Moon approaches fullness, with the next Full Moon expected on April 1.
During the Waxing Gibbous phase, the Moon rises in the mid-afternoon and remains visible until a few hours before sunrise. Observers can expect the Moon to rise at 2:22 PM and set at 4:34 AM local time.
The Moon's phases result from its orbit around Earth, which takes approximately 29.5 days to complete. This cycle includes eight distinct phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
The upcoming Full Moon on April 1 is traditionally known as the Full Pink Moon.