Currently, on February 18, 2025, the moon is in its Waning Gibbous phase. This lunar phase follows the Full Moon and is characterized by the moon’s illuminated portion gradually decreasing each night. If you’re looking to spot the moon today, you’ll find it in the western sky during the early morning daylight hours.
This Waning Gibbous phase is the first phase after the brilliance of the Full Moon has peaked. It’s a period of transition, lasting approximately 7 days, where the moon’s light diminishes daily as it journeys towards the Last Quarter Moon. By the time it reaches the Last Quarter, the moon will be 50% illuminated. During the Waning Gibbous phase, moonrise typically occurs between 9 pm and midnight, adjusting slightly each night as the moon rises later and later, eventually setting after sunrise.
To get a complete view of all the moon phases throughout this month, you can visit our February 2025 Moon Phases Calendar.
Understanding the Waning Gibbous Phase on February 18
On February 18th, the Waning Gibbous moon is illuminated by 71%. This percentage represents the portion of the moon’s surface that is lit up by the sun as viewed from Earth. It’s important to note that lunar illumination is not static; it changes continuously and can fluctuate by as much as 10% each day. Furthermore, on this date, the moon is 20.13 days old. This age refers to the number of days that have passed since the last New Moon. The entire lunar cycle, from one New Moon to the next, and encompassing all 8 moon phases, takes approximately 29.53 days to complete as the Moon orbits the Earth.
Moon Sign for Today: Libra ♎
Astrologically speaking, the moon is currently in the zodiac sign of Libra. It is positioned at 27.40° within this sign. The Moon entered Libra on Loading… and will move into Scorpio on Loading…. The zodiac moon sign indicates the moon’s location as it traverses through the twelve zodiac constellations. Each zodiac moon sign period lasts for about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon moves across that segment of the sky.
Exploring the 8 Phases of the Moon
The Moon progresses through 8 distinct lunar phases during its 29.53-day cycle. The four primary moon phases are the Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter, and Last Quarter. In between these major phases are four minor phases: Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous, and Waning Crescent. To delve deeper into the lunar cycle and each individual phase, the Wikipedia Lunar Phase page offers a wealth of information.
