The Moon is getting bigger.

On February 23, 2026, a waxing crescent Moon will illuminate the sky with its golden shine.

Learn the lunar cycle and 2026 moon phases, including new moon, full moon, and quarter phases. Discover dates, illumination, and tidal effects from NASA and Space.com.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An image of a full moon. - Photo by Omer Tarsuslu/Anadolu via Getty Images We're just a day away from a new lunar phase, which means we're close to seeing the moon half-lit up once again.

Discover what a new moon is and when the next new moon will occur with our new moon 2025 guide.

Few sights are as universally captivating as a full moon rising into the night sky. For many of us, stepping onto a balcony or looking up from a quiet street to admire it feels almost instinctive. Call it romance or simple curiosity, but that glowing disk ...

Today's new moon gives way to next full moon of 2026 turning into a fiery red blood moon during a total lunar eclipse. Here's when and where to watch

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