Waning Crescent Moon Tonight: Only 7% Illumination on July 22, 2025
On July 22, 2025, a waning crescent moon graces the early morning sky with just ~7% illumination. Discover the best viewing times, zodiac placement in Gemini, and how to observe lunar surface details.
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Tonight’s moon phase is a waning crescent, with only about 7% illumination—a small sliver of light fading toward the upcoming new moon. The moon is 26.98 days old in its ~29.5-day cycle.
The ideal time to view this phase is pre-dawn, when the moon hangs low in the western sky just before sunrise. Shadowed lunar terrain along the terminator (day-night boundary) offers excellent contrast—perfect for spotting craters and mountains with binoculars or a small telescope.
Astronomically, the moon resides in Gemini, adding an astrological twist for skywatchers tracking zodiac placements
Observation Guide
When to look: 1–2 hours before sunrise, low in the western sky.
Illumination: ~7%, sharply defined crescent.
Moon age: ~27 days since last new moon.
Visible features: Craters and mountain ranges along the terminator cast deep shadows—ideal for amateur astronomers.
For those in Ann Arbor, USA, the crescent rises around 3:23 AM and sets at 7:57 PM, with slightly higher illumination (~8.2%) due to timezone differences.
