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What is the moon phase today? Today, Feb. 9, 2025, the moon is 11 days old, in the Waxing Gibbous phase of its lunar cycle. It is 91% illuminated. Moon phases reveal the passage of time in the ...

But some scientists believe only ice – thought to be preserved deep in craters on the moon’s far side – could potentially support future lunar missions as a water source for astronauts.