Moon Phase June 17: Waxing Crescent Visible Across the Sky

The New Moon has passed, marking the start of a new lunar cycle. On June 17 the Moon is in a waxing crescent phase, with about 14 % of its disc illuminated, according to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide. Visible features include the Mare Fecunditatis and Crisium, while the Endymion crater can be seen with binoculars or a telescope. The next Full Moon is expected on June 29, and the guide outlines the eight standard lunar phases that repeat roughly every 29.5 days.

These details apply globally, offering observers a clear view of the Moon’s early light after several nights of darkness.