Happy Monday and Happy Labor Day! I hope you enjoyed the weekend and the change of moon phases. Yesterday, the moon shifted into the first quarter and has now entered the waxing gibbous phase. This occurs when the moon is over 50% illuminated by the sun, gaining more light each day. The phase will last until the full moon on September 7.

Here’s everything you should know about the current moon phase, including its symbolism and astrological impact.

Current Moon Phase: September 1, 2025

Today’s moon phase is the waxing gibbous with 64% illumination. For reference, the illumination can vary by up to 10% on a given day. The current moon is also 8.7 days old, which is basically how far we are into the 29.53-day lunar cycle.

According to Moongiant, “During a waxing gibbous, the moon rises i

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