Overview

• Observations place today’s lunar illumination at roughly 3%, with the Moon less than two days old in its early post–new moon stage.
• Astronomical guides note the brightening right edge is visible after sunset as the Moon sits close to the Sun in the sky.
• This phase is the second step of the lunar cycle and typically spans about a week as illumination increases from 0% to 50% ahead of first quarter.
• NASA describes the view as a silver sliver that grows daily as more of the Moon’s dayside rotates into view.
• Vice reports the Moon in the astrological sign of Libra, with cultural interpretations linking this period to balance, relationships, and intention-setting.