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As of March 1, 2026, the Moon is in a Waxing Gibbous phase at about 94% illumination, revealing Mare Imbrium, Tycho, and more with binoculars or a telescope, including Apollo landing sites; the next Full Moon is March 3, and the piece also includes a quick primer on the eight lunar phases.
On December 31, 2025, the moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with 88% illumination, offering a great view of lunar features with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope, and the next full moon will occur on January 3.
On November 3, 2025, the moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 94% illumination, just before the full moon on November 5, offering various visible features for observers with binoculars or telescopes, and providing an opportunity to learn about the lunar cycle and moon phases.
On October 5, 2025, the moon is in a Waxing Gibbous phase with 96% illumination, offering clear views of features like the Copernicus Crater and Mare Tranquillitatis, with the next full moon occurring on October 7.
On September 6, 2025, the moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, with 98% illumination, just before the full moon on September 7. The lunar cycle, lasting about 29.5 days, causes the moon's appearance to change as it orbits Earth, creating various phases from new moon to full moon. Tonight, the moon is bright and visible, offering opportunities for observation with binoculars or a telescope.
On September 2, 2025, the moon is in the waxing gibbous phase with 72% illumination, approaching the full moon on September 7. The lunar cycle, lasting about 29.5 days, causes the moon's appearance to change as it orbits Earth, with different features visible through binoculars and telescopes. The article explains the moon phases and what to expect tonight and in the upcoming days.
On September 1, 2025, the moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase with 62% illumination, and the next full moon will occur on September 7. The lunar cycle, lasting about 29.5 days, causes the moon's appearance to change, with eight main phases explained by NASA, from New Moon to Full Moon and back.
On August 5, 2025, the moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, about 85% illuminated, just before the full moon on August 9. The lunar cycle lasts about 29.5 days, with various phases caused by the moon's orbit and the Sun's illumination. Tonight, viewers can observe notable lunar features with binoculars or a telescope, including craters and mountain ranges.
On August 2, 2025, the moon is in the Waxing Gibbous phase, about 60% illuminated, with the next full moon occurring on August 9. The lunar cycle, lasting about 29.5 days, causes the moon's appearance to change as it orbits Earth, revealing different features with various viewing tools.