The moon phase depends only on the position of the moon in reference to the earth and sun. The moon’s revolution around the earth makes it appear to change shape and look different to us.

In an ongoing study of the heavens by the kids in Jayne Doxsey’s homeschool classes, Wednesday they learned about the phases of the moon.

Meteorologist Brooke Laizer has a lesson on all eight phases necessary to complete a lunar cycle during today’s Weather and Science for Kids segment.

Today, Sept. 8, 2025, the moon is 16 days old and is in the Full Moon phase of its lunar cycle. It is 99% illuminated.

Well, check out this cool demonstration that will teach the phases of the moon by using cookies to display varying amounts of creme filling. The demonstration is courtesy of foodbeast.com.

Use this illustration to know the phases of the moon this month and next, starting with the May 26 Super Moon.

Making a moon phase necklace is a great way to learn the eight key lunar phases.

On Monday night, Aug. 11, the moon will be in its waning gibbous phase at roughly 94% illuminated after this past weekend's ...

Meteorologist Scot Pilie explains the phases of the moon in today’s weather and science for kids segment!