During that time, the moon goes through eight phases: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, ...

So, the seasons occur because the Earth's axis is ... third quarter and finally waning crescent. This cycle repeats once every 29.5 days.

Today, March 21, 2025, the moon is 21 days old and is in the Waning Gibbous phase of its lunar cycle. It is 60% illuminated. Moon phase Date First Quarter March 6 Full Moon March 14 Third/Last ...

The waning crescent Moon is a powerful time for letting go of what no longer serves you. By releasing the old, you create space for new blessings and opportunities to flow into your life.