The moon will be almost exactly half illuminated by the sun as it reaches the midway point between the full moon and the next new moon phases. August's Sturgeon Moon occurred on Aug. 1, and the next new moon will happen on Aug. 16. This will also mark the start of a new lunar cycle. Following the Sturgeon Moon, the illuminated side of the moon has been receding, with this progression called 'waning' by astronomers.
, occurred on Aug. 1, and the next new moon will happen on Aug. 16. This will also mark the start of a new lunar cycle.
Following the Sturgeon Moon, the illuminated side of the moon has been receding, with this progression called"waning" by astronomers. In addition to the illuminated lunar face shrinking, the moon has been going through other changes that will also culminate with the new moon. In particular, it has been rising and setting an hour later each day, meaning it is visible for a shorter time each night prior to the sun rising.
This progression is partially turned on its head following the new moon. The illuminated face of the moon grows or"waxes" while the moon continues to rise and set an hour later each day. isn't the only time in the 29.5-day lunar phase during which the moon is half-illuminated. There is an analog to the last quarter moon that falls exactly between the new moon and full moon called, maybe predictably, the first quarter moon.
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