what is the current phase of the moon?

The current phase of the Moon (for February 25, 2026) is waxing gibbous , with the Moon a bit over half illuminated and growing brighter each night on its way to full.

Quick Scoop: What that means

• The Moon passed first quarter yesterday (around February 24, 2026).

• Today it’s a waxing gibbous Moon: more than 50% lit, but not yet full.

• Illumination is a bit above 55–60% , increasing as it approaches the next full Moon in early March 2026.

You can think of tonight’s Moon as a “fatter-than-half, not-yet-full” Moon climbing higher in the evening sky.

TL;DR: The Moon is in its waxing gibbous phase right now, swelling toward full over the coming days.

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