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We're a day away from the Full Moon.
On February 23, 2026, a waxing crescent Moon will illuminate the sky with its golden shine.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An image of a full moon. - Photo by Omer Tarsuslu/Anadolu via Getty Images The moon is barely visible tonight, there's just a sliver of light left before it disappears completely.
The first quarter Moon reaches perigee on Feb. 24, appearing slightly larger and brighter. Here is what to see in the night sky tonight.
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See the half-lit first quarter moon tonight: Look for the shadows of mountains on the lunar surface
The moon will rise with its right half lit tonight, creating dramatic shadows on the lunar surface.