Moon Phase May 24 2025. The illuminated surface of the moon is 10% and getting smaller. The month of may 2025 begins with a waxing crescent phase that is illuminated to 25.1%.
All dates and times are given both in coordinated universal time (utc) and america/new york time. For optimal auroral viewing, the moon may not disturb because light from the moon can be very bright which causes faint aurora to be barely visible,.