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first quarter phase

Coverage of first quarter phase in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 23 · 13:00 UTCMost recent: May 23 · 13:00 UTC

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SCIENCEMay 23 · 13:00 UTCSPACE.COM
Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will appear on the moon tonight — here's how to see them
Massive 'X' and 'V' shapes will be visible on the moon tonight during its first quarter phase, when sunlight highlights these formations. The phenomenon occurs as the moon's surface reflects the sun's light at specific angles.