Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 6
See the Moon phase expected for August 6, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
On August 6, the Moon is currently in the Third Quarter phase, marking the halfway point between the Full Moon and New Moon. As per NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker, 48% of the Moon's surface is illuminated during this stage. Despite the lack of visual aids, certain features should be visible without aid, including Oceanus Procellarum, the Copernicus Crater, and Tycho Crater.
Binoculars or a telescope can further enhance visibility, allowing for the observation of Gassendi and Clavius Craters, Mare Humorum, Schiller Crater, and Fra Mauro Highlands. The Moon's phases occur as it orbits Earth, taking roughly 29.5 days to complete a full cycle. The eight distinct phases include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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