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Waxing gibbous Moon
More than half lit and bulging (gibbous) on the right, with a shrinking dark edge on the left. It is often visible in the afternoon sky in the east.
Today: waning gibbous, 64% lit. The next waxing gibbous runs from the first quarter on Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 6:48 AM ET to the full moon on Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 9:54 AM ET.
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Next waxing gibbous dates
| Dates (Eastern) | Between |
|---|---|
| Nov 17 – Nov 24 | First quarter → full moon |
| Dec 17 – Dec 23 | First quarter → full moon |
| Jan 15 – Jan 22 | First quarter → full moon |
When to see it
Rises mid-afternoon, sets after midnight, before dawn. Up for most of the evening. Its brightness starts to wash out faint stars, and the terminator still shows mountains and craters on the eastern side of the Moon.
Illumination: 51–99%, growing. It lasts about six days, between the first quarter and the full moon.
Waxing gibbous meaning in astrology
Astrologers read the waxing gibbous as the time to adjust and perfect: the work is nearly done, so analyse what is not working before the Full Moon brings results to light.
Born under a waxing gibbous Moon, you are associated with refinement: analyzing, improving and perfecting before you feel ready.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a waxing gibbous Moon?
More than half lit and bulging (gibbous) on the right, with a shrinking dark edge on the left. It is often visible in the afternoon sky in the east. Illumination: 51–99%, growing.
When is the next waxing gibbous?
The next waxing gibbous runs from the first quarter on Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 6:48 AM ET to the full moon on Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 9:54 AM ET.
When does a waxing gibbous rise and set?
Rises mid-afternoon, sets after midnight, before dawn. Up for most of the evening. Its brightness starts to wash out faint stars, and the terminator still shows mountains and craters on the eastern side of the Moon.
What does a waxing gibbous mean in astrology?
Astrologers read the waxing gibbous as the time to adjust and perfect: the work is nearly done, so analyse what is not working before the Full Moon brings results to light. Born under a waxing gibbous Moon, you are associated with refinement: analyzing, improving and perfecting before you feel ready.
What comes before and after a waxing gibbous?
First quarter comes before it and full moon after it.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.