Waxing Gibbous Moon Illuminates Night of July 25, 2026
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the Moon is in a Waxing Gibbous phase, displaying roughly 84‑88 % of its illuminated surface. NASA’s Daily Moon Guide reports an 84 % illumination, while Brazil’s INMET notes about 88 % visibility. The Moon will rise in the evening and set before sunrise, offering a bright night sky for observers worldwide.
The lunar cycle lasts about 29.5 days, moving through eight phases. The next Full Moon is expected on July 29, 2026. Calendars published by various agencies list the preceding phases: a Waning Moon on July 7, New Moon on July 14, Waxing Crescent starting July 21, and the Full Moon on July 29.
Astrological commentary labels this period the “Buck Moon,” the first full Moon since the lunar nodes shifted to the Aquarius‑Leo axis, a configuration not seen since the late 18th century. Some sources highlight potential personal and collective transformations linked to this alignment.
The information is presented in multiple languages (Spanish, Portuguese, English) and draws on data from NASA, INMET, and other meteorological and astronomical services, underscoring the global interest in the July 2026 lunar progression.