The next moon phase milestone will be the Full Moon on Friday, June 11, at 3:44 a.m. EST (0744 GMT).The July full moon is known as the Full Buck Moon. The full moon is the point where the entire ...

Moon phases are caused by the 29.5-day cycle of the moon’s orbit, which changes the angles between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us.

Half of the moon will be illuminated as it reaches its first quarter phase on Monday, June 2. The first quarter phase marks the quarter point on the moon's monthly journey, according to NASA .

The Moon is the ultimate scene-stealer. In May 2025, the Moon runs through all its phases, giving skywatchers the full spectrum from pitch-black bliss to glow-flooded nights.

The moon phase times and dates will vary in different locations around the world, according to the Time and Date website, which offers specific times for all the lunar phases for any desired location.