Moon phase today explained: What the moon will look like on December 14, 2025

As we approach the new moon, less will be visible on the lunar surface each night. However, there is still enough light that we can see some features. Keep reading to find out what you might see.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Sunday, December 14, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA’s Daily Moon Observations, this means 25% of the Moon is illuminated tonight.

Tonight, without any visual aid, you will be able to see Kepler Crater and Oceanus Procellarum. If you have binoculars, you will also be able to see the Grimaldi Basin and Mare Humorum. Rainer Gamma, Schiller Crater and Gassendi Crater will also be visible through binoculars.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on January 3.

What are the moon phases?

NASA says that the Moon goes through a cycle of about 29.5 days and during this time we see its different phases. Even though we always see the same side of the Moon, the sunlight falling on it changes as it revolves around the Earth. That is why it looks full, half burnt or sometimes completely hidden. The cycle has eight main stages:

New Moon – The Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it is invisible to the eye).

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Waxing Crescent – ​​A small patch of light visible to the right (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter – The right half of the Moon is illuminated. It looks like a half moon.

Waxing Gibbous – More than half burnt, but not full yet.

Full Moon – The entire face of the Moon is illuminated and completely visible.

Waning Gibbous – The Moon begins to lose light from the right. (Northern hemisphere)

Third quarter (or last quarter) – Another half moon, but now the left side is illuminated.

Waning Crescent – ​​A thin sliver of light remains on the left before it gets dark again.