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Moon Today: Waning Gibbous in Leo at About 56% Illumination

NASA says the lit portion wanes on the way to last quarter, with the Moon rising later each night.

Overview

  • As of Nov. 11, the Moon is in Leo in its waning gibbous phase with roughly 56–57% illumination reported.
  • The lunar age is about 21.6 days into an average 29.53‑day cycle, according to Moongiant.
  • Illumination has slipped from about 66% on Nov. 10, when the Moon was in Cancer, marking the phase’s steady decline.
  • Observers can spot features such as Mare Imbrium and Tycho Crater with the unaided eye, with additional craters visible through binoculars, per Mashable’s guide.
  • Astrology sources describe a Leo Moon as encouraging a taste for the spotlight and a productive openness to criticism, as noted by AstroSeek.