Moon Phases 2022 – Northern Hemisphere

New Moon: The moon is not visible from Earth as it aligns with the sun.
Waxing Crescent: A small sliver of the moon becomes visible shortly after sunset.
First Quarter: Half of the moon is illuminated and visible in the evening sky.
Waxing Gibbous: More than half of the moon is illuminated, gradually increasing towards full moon.
Full Moon: The entire face of the moon is illuminated and visible all night.
Waning Gibbous: The illuminated portion decreases after the full moon.
Last Quarter: Half of the moon is illuminated and visible in the early morning sky.
Waning Crescent: A thin crescent becomes visible shortly before sunrise.