Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 28
See the Moon phase expected for August 28, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
Tonight, the Moon will be in its Full Moon phase, with the entire surface of the Moon visible. This means that 100% of the Moon's surface is illuminated by the Sun. During a full moon, the side of the Moon facing Earth is fully sunlit, making it appear bright and round in the night sky.
A lunar eclipse is expected to occur during this Full Moon. A lunar eclipse happens when the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, which can only occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align. As a result, lunar eclipses can only take place during a full moon.
On the night of the full moon, stargazers with binoculars can observe several lunar features. These include the Mares Serenitatis and Vaporum, alongside the Aristarchus Plateau. If you have binoculars, you can also spot the Mares Frigoris and Nectaris, as well as the Grimaldi Basin. For those with access to a telescope, the Apollo 17 landing site, the Fra Mauro Highlands, and the Descartes Highlands are visible.
The next full moon will take place on September 26. It's important to note that the Moon's appearance varies throughout the month as it goes through different phases. A full lunar cycle takes approximately 29.5 days to complete, as the Moon orbits the Earth. The Moon's phases are determined by its position relative to the Sun and Earth, which dictates how much of its sunlit side is visible from our perspective.
The eight lunar phases are: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter (or Last Quarter), and Waning Crescent. Each phase represents a different portion of the Moon's sunlit side being visible from Earth.
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