Overview
- As of Thursday, Jan. 1, the Moon is in a waxing gibbous phase with about 94 percent illumination, according to The Sky Live.
- The next full moon is forecast for Jan. 3.
- NASA describes the waxing gibbous as the stage when most of the lunar dayside is visible and the Moon appears brighter each night.
- On Dec. 31, the waxing gibbous shifted from Taurus into Gemini around 8 a.m. EST, according to astrological timing cited by Vice.
- Illumination rose from roughly 81 percent on Dec. 30 to about 89 percent on Dec. 31, marking steady progress toward full.