Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 10
See the Moon phase expected for August 10, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
Today's Moon phase is a Waning Crescent, meaning only 16% of its surface is visible. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker, this is the current lunar phase. To observe the Moon's surface tonight, you would need binoculars or a telescope, as the visibility is limited. One feature that might be spotted with these tools is the Grimaldi Basin, a large ancient crater on the Moon. This crater was formed by a massive asteroid impact and is characterized by a dark interior surrounded by a bright rim.
Looking ahead, the next Full Moon will occur on August 28. Moon phases occur due to the changing positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, which alter the amount of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from our perspective. The lunar cycle takes approximately 29.5 days to complete, resulting in the familiar sequence of phases, including New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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