Do you know how much the Phases of the Moon? Each one has its particular charm, but also a certain period during each lunar cycle.
According to the Star Walk site, The phases of the moon indicate how much lighting we can observe from the perspective of the earth at a given time.
The four main phases of the moon are: New moon, increasing room, full moon and decorous fourth. Among them, intermediate phases are also recognized, such as the growing moon, growing gibosa, waning gibosa and waning moon, according to Star Walk.
Guatemalan astronomer Edgar Castro explains what each of the lunar phases and its duration consists of. According to the professional, the complete lunar cycle lasts approximately 29.5 days.
Phases of the Moon and its duration
1. New moon
This phase occurs when the earth’s satellite is between our planet and the sun. “The illuminated part is hidden under the huge glow of the Sun. We do not see it in heaven because the sun dazzles us and the moon is up during the day. This phase usually lasts seven days and nine hours,” says Castro.
During this stage, the nights seem darker and there is a greater number of stars, which makes it a conducive time to observe distant objects. From the mystical perspective, it represents renewal and new beginnings.
2. Crescent room
A week after the new moon, The moon is observed in the form of “D”. This phase, called a growing room, also lasts about seven days and nine hours. During this period, the moon can be seen in the afternoon and rises higher at night. It is a conducive moment to observe lunar craters and mountain shadows. According to Admagazine magazine, this phase is related to taking actions towards the goals you want to achieve.
3. Full moon
The full moon, also known as Plenilunio, It is the most attractive phase, as it is completely round and brilliant. It offers spectacular landscapes for those who enjoy astronomy and photography.
“It is the time when our nights illuminates and we can see it all night, from when it goes to dawn. The full moon phase lasts approximately the same, although the maximum brightness can be seen only one night,” says the astronomer. From a mystical look, it is the perfect time to specify projects.
4. Fourth on men
During this phase, The moon is observed as if it began to disappear: Only half of the satellite is seen in the form of “C” and its light is diminishing. This phase also lasts close to a week.
The moon appears increasingly at night and looks better in the early morning. Then, its brightness decreases to the next new moon, when the cycle restarts, says Castro. This phase is associated with the closure of cycles in some cultures.
What are the next lunar phases that we can appreciate in Guatemala?
According to information from the Guatemalan Association of Astronomy (AGA), these are the next phases of the moon visible in Guatemala:
- New moon: April 27, 2025
- Growing room: May 4
- Full moon: May 12
- FOURTH MONGUANT: May 20