Moon Entering First Quarter Phase
Illumination Level Increasing
Monday, August 12, 2024
On August 12, 2024, the Moon will enter its First Quarter phase. This means that the Moon will be half-lit, with approximately 49% of its surface illuminated by the Sun. The illuminated surface of the Moon will continue to grow larger as it moves through its First Quarter phase.
The Moon phase on Monday, August 12, 2024, is First Quarter, with an illumination of 55.37%. The Moon will rise at 11:26:38 AM on August 9, 2024, and set at 8:18 AM on August 12, 2024.
The First Quarter phase is the first of the four main phases of the Moon. The other three phases are the New Moon, Full Moon, and Third Quarter. Each phase lasts for approximately one week.
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