Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 7
See the Moon phase expected for August 7, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
On August 7, the Moon is currently in the Waning Crescent phase, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker. This phase occurs in the lunar cycle's final stages before the New Moon, when the illuminated portion of the Moon is facing away from Earth, making it nearly invisible in the night sky. At this point, only 37% of the Moon's surface is visible.
Astronomy enthusiasts have a limited window to observe lunar features without any visual aids. The Aristarchus Plateau, the Copernicus Crater, the Grimaldi Basin, the Gassendi Crater, the Mare Humorum, the Schiller Crater, and the Apollo 12 landing spot are some of the key features visible under these circumstances. Binoculars can reveal more, while a telescope may expose additional details like the Schiller Crater and the Apollo 12 landing site.
The Moon's appearance undergoes a series of changes as it orbits Earth, completing one full lunar cycle approximately every 29.5 days. These changes are due to the shifting positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, which alter the visibility of the Moon's illuminated surface. The eight distinct phases of the Moon include New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent. Each phase represents a different perspective of the Moon's illuminated side as viewed from Earth.
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