February 26, 2026

Amsterdam

52.3676° N, 4.9041° E

Waxing gibbous

74% illuminated

Good for observing surface detail along terminator line

Best viewing: 11:34 - 05:10

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Worm Moon

Indicates the return of earthworms and the beginning of spring.

Learn more about Worm Moon

3/3/2026

Moon Distance from Earth

370,981,024km

Current Lunar Cycle

74.83%

Current Moon Sign

Cancer ♋

Deeply intuitive with strong emotional memory

Jun 21 - Jul 22

Current Sun Sign

Pisces ♓

The mutable water sign, ruled by Neptune

Feb 19 - Mar 20

Current Moon Phase

Waxing gibbous🌕

74% illuminated

Optimal Moon Viewing Period

Best Viewing:11:34 - 05:10

Duration:6 hours

Quality:Good for crater observation along terminator

Recommendations:

Visible most of the night
Good period for observing maria (dark areas) and mountain ranges
Medium to high magnification recommended for detail

Today's Sun Times

Rise:07:33

Set:18:13

Day length:10:39

Today's Moon Times

Rise:11:34

Set:05:10

Age:9 days