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February 17: Moon's Apogee Dazzles Stargazers Tonight!

2/18/2025

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On February 17 at 8:10 p.m. ET, the moon will reach its apogee, appearing a touch smaller as it sits at its farthest point from Earth. As night falls, stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere can catch a glimpse of this celestial wonder rising just before midnight. Currently in its waning gibbous phase, the moon will shift to the third quarter on February 20.

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On February 17 at 8:10 p.m. ET, the moon will reach its apogee, appearing a touch smaller as it sits at its farthest point from Earth. As night falls, stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere can catch a glimpse of this celestial wonder rising just before midnight. Currently in its waning gibbous phase, the moon will shift to the third quarter on February 20.