Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 24

The Moon is currently in its First Quarter phase, with roughly half of its visible surface lit up. This phase is part of the lunar cycle, which consists of eight stages, including New Moon, Waxing Crescent, and Full Moon. The Moon completes a full orbit around Earth in about 29.5 days, during which it passes through these stages, producing variations in the portion of the Moon illuminated by the Sun.