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An 8%-lit waxing crescent moon \u2014”the new moon in the old moon’s arms” \u2014 will be visible in the west just after sunset on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Photo by: Alan Dyer\/VWPics\/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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Moon gazers across the globe will get the chance to catch a fragile lunar crescent in the western twilight sky on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. Just one day after the razor-thin newborn moon reappears, the waxing crescent will shine 8% illuminated, sitting just below and to the right of Mars. Though the Red Planet is fading in brightness, the pairing will be a rewarding sight for anyone with a clear horizon \u2014 and perhaps a pair of binoculars, too.<\/p>\n
Where And When To Look<\/p>\n
The crescent moon will become visible in the western sky about 30 minutes after sunset. At this very early stage of the lunar cycle, the moon lingers low on the horizon and sets soon after sunset, so observers have less than an hour to enjoy the view before both objects sink into the twilight haze.<\/p>\n
Look due west, ideally from an open vantage point without trees, buildings or hills blocking the horizon. The moon will appear as a slim curve of light, hovering just below and slightly to the right of Mars.<\/p>\n
An 8%-lit waxing crescent moon \u2014”the new moon in the old moon’s arms” \u2014 will be visible in the west just after sunset on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.<\/p>\n
Stellarium
\nWhat You\u2019ll See<\/p>\n
The moon will be a delicate crescent in the constellation Virgo, its darkened surface faintly lit by \u201cEarthshine,\u201d the sunlight reflected from Earth\u2019s clouds, ice and oceans. Mars, now getting dimmer, will glow faintly just above and to the left of the lunar crescent.<\/p>\n
Since it reached opposition on Jan. 16 \u2014 its brightest and closest appearance to Earth since 2022 \u2014 Mars has been steadily getting fainter as Earth pulls away from it on its faster orbit of the sun. Mars eventually become lost in the sun\u2019s glare by late November. The next opposition \u2014 when Mars once again shines brilliantly \u2014 will not occur until Feb. 19, 2027.<\/p>\n
A 7.4% crescent moon (earthshine) is seen in Calascio, Italy, on January 13th, 2024. (Photo by Lorenzo Di Cola\/NurPhoto via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
NurPhoto via Getty Images<\/p>\n
Observing Tips<\/p>\n