The Moon is starting to reappear on its right side (this will be the left side if you're in the Southern Hemisphere). This means we're in the Waxing Crescent portion of the lunar cycle.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Thursday, July 16, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon phase is in Waxing Crescent phase, with just 5% of its surface visible. Even with visual aids, this is too small a surface area illuminated for us to be able to make out any surface features on the Moon.When is the next Full Moon?The next Full Moon will take place on July 29.What are Moon phases?The Moon completes one full cycle around Earth in about 29.5 days, moving through eight different phases along the way, NASA explains. Although the same side of the Moon always faces our planet, the amount of sunlight reflecting off its surface changes as it travels around Earth. This changing angle of illumination is what makes the Moon appear to transform throughout the month, from a thin crescent to a half-lit Moon and eventually a fully illuminated Full Moon, before starting the cycle again.New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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Use This Visualization Mapped: The Share of Seniors in Every U.S. State See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Maine has the highest share of seniors in the country, with 23.5% of residents aged 65 or older. Seniors account for more than one in five residents across much of the Northeast, as well as Florida and several Western states. Utah has the lowest share of seniors, at 12.4%, roughly half of Maine’s share. America’s population is aging, but the trend looks very different from one state to the next. Using the latest U.S. Census Bureau data via USAFacts, this map shows the share of residents aged 65 and older in every state. These differences have growing implications for healthcare, housing, public services, and the workforce. The States With the Highest Share of Seniors The Northeast is home to many of the states with the highest shares of seniors. Maine (23.5%), Vermont (22.9%), Delaware (21.7%), and New Hampshire (21.5%) all rank near the top. Florida and Hawaii also stand out, with retirees helping to push their senior shares above one in five. RankStateShare of Population (Aged 65+, 2024)Total Senior Population (2024) 1Maine23.5%330K 2Vermont22.9%148K 3West Virginia21.9%387K 4Florida21.8%5.1M 5Delaware21.7%228K 6Hawaii21.5%311K 7New Hampshire21.5%303K 8Montana21.2%241K 9Pennsylvania20.4%2.7M 10New Mexico20.1%429K 11Wyoming20.0%117K 12Oregon19.9%850K 13South Carolina19.8%1.1M 14Rhode Island19.8%220K 15Arizona19.7%1.5M 16Michigan19.6%2.0M 17Wisconsin19.6%1.2M 18Connecticut19.4%713K 19Ohio19.1%2.3M 20South Dakota19.0%176K 21New York18.9%3.8M 22Iowa18.9%613K 23Massachusetts18.7%1.3M 24Missouri18.7%1.2M 25Alabama18.5%955K 26Minnesota18.2%1.1M 27Arkansas18.2%563K 28Mississippi18.1%531K 29New Jersey18.0%1.7M 30Kentucky18.0%826K 31Kansas18.0%534K 32Illinois17.9%2.3M 33North Carolina17.9%2.0M 34Louisiana17.8%820K 35Idaho17.8%356K 36Virginia17.6%1.6M 37Tennessee17.6%1.3M 38Indiana17.6%1.2M 39Maryland17.6%1.1M 40Nevada17.6%575K 41North Dakota17.6%140K 42Nebraska17.4%348K 43Washington17.3%1.4M 44Oklahoma16.9%692K 45California16.5%6.5M 46Colorado16.5%980K 47Georgia15.8%1.8M 48Alaska14.8%109K 49Texas14.0%4.4M 50District of Columbia12.9%91K 51Utah12.4%435K -- U.S. Average17.7%61.2M At the other end of the ranking, fast-growing states with younger populations, including Utah and Texas, remain well below the national average. Migration patterns and birth rates continue to shape these demographic differences. Overall, the senior share in Maine is nearly twice as high as in Utah, illustrating the wide age gap between states. Why America’s Population Is Aging Several long-term demographic trends are pushing America’s population older. The Baby Boomer generation is entering retirement, Americans are living longer, and birth rates have fallen to historic lows. At the same time, retiree migration is increasing the share of older residents in some states, while younger adults are concentrating in fast-growing metro areas. The demographic balance is nearing a historic turning point. By 2034, older adults are projected to outnumber children nationwide for the first time. These shifts are already reshaping demand for healthcare, housing, and public services. They also help explain why some states are aging faster than others and why the gaps may continue to widen. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on immigration’s role in state population growth.