Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 16
See the Moon phase expected for August 16, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
On August 16, the Moon will be in the Waxing Crescent phase, with only 15% of its surface illuminated. This means that a small sliver of the Moon will be visible, both with and without the aid of visual aids like binoculars or a telescope. The Mares Crisium and Fecunditatis will be visible to the naked eye, while the Endymion Crater will be visible with the help of optical instruments.
The Moon's phases change as it orbits the Earth, taking approximately 29.5 days to complete a full cycle. The Moon's phases, from New Moon to Waning Crescent, are determined by the changing positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, and the amount of the Moon's sunlit side that is visible from our perspective.
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