Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 8
See the Moon phase expected for August 8, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
On August 8, the Moon will be in its Waning Crescent phase, with 26% of its surface visible to the naked eye. Under ideal conditions, observers may be able to spot the Aristarchus Plateau and the Kepler Crater. Binoculars or a telescope will enhance visibility of the Grimaldi Basin, the Gassendi Crater, and the Mare Humorum.
The next Full Moon is predicted to occur on August 28. The Moon's phases are a result of its orbit around Earth, a cycle that typically lasts around 29.5 days. As the Moon moves, the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon shift, causing varying degrees of the Moon's illuminated surface to be visible from our perspective, leading to the sequence of phases from New Moon to Full Moon and back again.
The various phases are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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