Moon phases 2022

In 2022, the moon goes through its regular cycle of phases, shifting from New Moon to Full Moon and back again. The phases include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, and Last Quarter. These phases occur due to the changing positions of the moon, Earth, and the Sun, causing varying amounts of the moon's illuminated side to be visible from Earth. The complete cycle takes about 29.5 days to complete.