If you got a chance to look up at the sky early this morning, you might have noticed a sliver of the moon still visible above. The current moon phase is known as a waning crescent, which occurs immediately before the new moon.

It is the last phase of the lunar cycle, when the moon slowly loses its illumination from the sun. In other words, to our view here on Earth, the moon appears to grow smaller and smaller. Right now, the waning crescent moon is at 14% illumination. Only the left side of the moon is illuminated.

This moon is also currently situated in the sensitive astrological sign of Cancer. Here’s everything you should know about today’s moon.

Current Moon Phase: August 19, 2025

Today’s current moon phase is a waning crescent in Cancer. It is the last phase of the lunar cycle, w

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