Right now, on September 14, 2025, the Moon is in its Last Quarter phase (also called Third Quarter). For observers in the Northern Hemisphere, the Moon is illuminated on its left side while the right side is dark. For those in the Southern Hemisphere, the right side is illuminated. The Moon is about 47-50% illuminated and is waning, meaning the illuminated portion is getting smaller each day as it moves toward the New Moon phase.
So in summary:
- Northern Hemisphere: Moon faces left (illuminated left side).
- Southern Hemisphere: Moon faces right (illuminated right side).
- The Moon is waning in its last quarter phase with about half illumination.
